SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Boniface's RC College

21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL5 3AG

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Plymouth.

Academy sponsor led

Boys

Roman Catholic

Pupils

392

Ages

11-16

FSM

33.2%

Attainment 8

38.9

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

10.1%

Basics 9-5

25.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

19.7%

EBacc APS

3.22

EBacc 9-5

6.6%

EBacc 9-4

10.5%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Boniface's RC College

St Boniface's RC College is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 54 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 392 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 21 Boniface Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3AG | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Boniface's RC College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
May 2017 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Boniface's RC College

What is St Boniface's RC College's Ofsted rating?

St Boniface's RC College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about St Boniface's RC College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 54 responses): 89% of parents would recommend St Boniface's RC College.

What are St Boniface's RC College's latest exam results?

St Boniface's RC College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Boniface's RC College located?

St Boniface's RC College is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 3AG).

How many pupils attend St Boniface's RC College?

St Boniface's RC College has around 392 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Boniface's RC College with other schools?

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