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Courtlands School
Plymouth·South West·Special School
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PrimarySpecial SchoolAges 4–11Co-edDoes not apply
Courtlands School is a sixth form special school in Plymouth, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 108 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 37.2%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.
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Courtlands School has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Courtlands School is 37.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Courtlands School has 108 pupils on roll.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Courtlands School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Courtlands School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Courtlands School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
127/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
67/mo
53% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
92%
Child Feels Safe
77%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.