City College Plymouth
City College Plymouth is a further education school in Plymouth for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for City College Plymouth is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kings Road Devonport Plymouth Devon PL1 5QG |
| Reference Number | 130649 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
City College Plymouth is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' grade across most key areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The college boasts outstanding behavior and attitudes among learners, contributing to a positive learning environment. The inspector noted the strong support for mental health and well-being, as well as robust career guidance that assists learners in planning their futures. However, there is a noted area for improvement regarding the quality of provision for learners with high needs, which has not yet met the college's overall standards. This inspection follows a previous report from 2012, where the school was also rated as 'Good', indicating consistency in performance over time.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Short inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Short inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Further education teacher training inspection |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Reinspection |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Mar 2006 | Reinspection |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among learners.
- Excellent support for mental health and well-being.
- Strong career guidance and advice for learners.
- Positive contributions to local communities by learners.
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum for most learners.
Areas for Improvement
- Provision for learners with high needs requires improvement.
- Specialist SEND support is insufficient for learners with speech and language needs.
- Targets set for some learners and apprentices lack specificity.
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What is City College Plymouth's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for City College Plymouth is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was City College Plymouth last inspected by Ofsted?
City College Plymouth was last inspected in January 2025.
What age range does City College Plymouth cover?
City College Plymouth for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is City College Plymouth?
City College Plymouth is at Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG.
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