Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
URN: 113533 • Plymouth PL5 4AA
Overview
- Name
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- URN
- 113533
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Bevan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01752201020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lancaster Gardens, Plymouth PL5 4AA
Summary
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Plymouth, serving 767 students with a capacity of 890. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of ambition, endeavour, and respect, encouraging students to strive for excellence in both academic and personal development. The curriculum includes a broad range of subjects, with a focus on practical and creative education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education.
The school is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs, and has received positive feedback from parents regarding its pastoral care. Recent surveys indicate that a significant majority of parents feel their children are making good progress and are safe at school. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and personal development.
With a high percentage of students eligible for free school meals (42.7%), Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community. The school actively engages with families, providing resources and support for students' well-being and academic success.
The school is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs, and has received positive feedback from parents regarding its pastoral care. Recent surveys indicate that a significant majority of parents feel their children are making good progress and are safe at school. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and personal development.
With a high percentage of students eligible for free school meals (42.7%), Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community. The school actively engages with families, providing resources and support for students' well-being and academic success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Devonport High School for Boys (69.9)
- Hele's School (67.7)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (67.2)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 767 | 399 | 368 | 890 | 42.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 761 | 403 | 358 | 890 | 41.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 833 | 458 | 375 | 890 | 37.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 833 | 458 | 375 | 890 | 37.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 829 | 465 | 364 | 900 | 32.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 771 | 430 | 341 | 900 | 27.40 |
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