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Mount Tamar School

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Mount Tamar School

Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EF

A Inadequate-rated special school in Plymouth.

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
108
Ages
4-16
FSM
78.7%
Attainment 8
3.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.25
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Mount Tamar School

Mount Tamar School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.5. The school has around 108 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Row Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2EF | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mount Tamar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Mount Tamar School)
  2. Nov 2021 — Inadequate
  3. Nov 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Mount Tamar School)
  4. Jul 2017 — Good (predecessor: Mount Tamar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Tamar School

What is Mount Tamar School's Ofsted rating?
Mount Tamar School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Mount Tamar School's latest exam results?
Mount Tamar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mount Tamar School located?
Mount Tamar School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2EF).
How many pupils attend Mount Tamar School?
Mount Tamar School has around 108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mount Tamar School with other schools?
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