St Dunstans Abbey, 99 Craigie Drive, The Millfields, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3JL
10 simple reasons to choose Plymouth College Preparatory School
Independent prep school and nursery in The Millfields, Plymouth.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Prep school to Plymouth College, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £2,785 (Rec) to £3,698 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Plymouth College Preparatory School
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Plymouth and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 12.2 pupils per class and 9.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, 75% of Plymouth College Prep School pupils move up to the senior school. 25% move on to a Plymouth grammar school.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, art, drama, computing and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in athletics.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). Choir, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
As the prep school to Plymouth College, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Plymouth College Preparatory School
Independent Prep Schools
Fletewood School at Derry Villas (1 mile); King's School, Plymouth (2.5 miles); Mount Kelly Prep School (16.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Mayflower Academy (1.7 miles); High View School (2.3 miles); Compton Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Plymouth College (1.4 miles); Mount Kelly College (16.5 miles); South Devon Steiner School (24.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Devonport High School for Boys (0.6 miles); Plymouth High School for Girls (1.3 miles); Devonport High School for Girls (2.1 miles).