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Notre Dame RC School

Plymouth·Secondary·South West·Academy converter·PL6 5HN
URN: 140737
43.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.27
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.52, -0.03]
56.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
32.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
27.6
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 43.3 is close to the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
43.3
5+ Eng & Maths:
57%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.27
Confidence interval:
[-0.52, -0.03]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202512243.356.6%32.8%3.6
2023/202413441.7-0.2750.0%36.6%3.5
2022/202313340.9-0.3147.0%26.0%3.4
2021/202212447.2+0.1160.0%32.0%3.9

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Plymouth for local comparison.

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Devonport High School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 73.8Progress 8 +0.78
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Devonport High School for Boys
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 69.3Progress 8 +0.30
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Hele's School
Attainment 8 50.7Progress 8 -0.09
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Coombe Dean School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 49.2Progress 8 +0.16
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School information

URN140737
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryGirls
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Michael Antram
TrustPLYMOUTH CAST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodePL6 5HN
Latest pupils122
FSM eligible26.7%

Contact and identifiers

Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN

http://www.ndonline.org/1752775101
DfE number4605
UKPRN10045641
Opened1 Apr 2014
GIAS updated14 Oct 2025

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated14 Oct 2025
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published

Latest Ofsted inspection

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