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Mount Tamar School

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Mount Tamar School

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

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.146.4
2024/253.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.150.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Marine Academy Plymouth
0.33 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Mill Ford School
1.33 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
1.43 km away · Other independent school
All Saints Church of England Academy
1.71 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Brook Green Centre for Learning
2 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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