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Notre Dame RC School

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Notre Dame RC School

Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5HN

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Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
732
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.7%
Attainment 8
43.2
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.7%
Basics 9-5
33.6%

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
32.8%
EBacc APS
3.61
EBacc 9-5
11.5%
EBacc 9-4
19.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.65
A*-A Grades
3.4%
A*-B Grades
28.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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About Notre Dame RC School

Notre Dame RC School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 732 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Looseleigh Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5HN | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Notre Dame RC School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Notre Dame RC School

What is Notre Dame RC School's Ofsted rating?
Notre Dame RC School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Notre Dame RC School's latest exam results?
Notre Dame RC School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Notre Dame RC School located?
Notre Dame RC School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL6 5HN).
How many pupils attend Notre Dame RC School?
Notre Dame RC School has around 732 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Notre Dame RC School with other schools?
View Notre Dame RC School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Plymouth.