University of Plymouth
URN: 133865 • Plymouth PL4 8AA
Overview
- Name
- University of Plymouth
- URN
- 133865
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Judith Petts (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01752600600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA
Summary
The University of Plymouth, located in the heart of Plymouth, is a mixed-gender higher education institution with a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and transforming lives through education and research. With over 150 years of history, the university prides itself on being a civic institution that contributes to economic innovation and social change within the community.
The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in design, geography, psychology, and marine technologies. It boasts a high graduate employment rate of over 95% and is recognised for its immersive learning experiences that integrate theory with practical application. The institution also provides a supportive environment for students, including guaranteed accommodation for new undergraduates who meet specific criteria.
In addition to its academic offerings, the University of Plymouth actively engages with the local community through events and initiatives, such as the Festival of Physics and the "Girls into Ocean Science" programme. This focus on community involvement, alongside a commitment to research excellence, positions the university as a key player in both education and local development.
The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in design, geography, psychology, and marine technologies. It boasts a high graduate employment rate of over 95% and is recognised for its immersive learning experiences that integrate theory with practical application. The institution also provides a supportive environment for students, including guaranteed accommodation for new undergraduates who meet specific criteria.
In addition to its academic offerings, the University of Plymouth actively engages with the local community through events and initiatives, such as the Festival of Physics and the "Girls into Ocean Science" programme. This focus on community involvement, alongside a commitment to research excellence, positions the university as a key player in both education and local development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
- Arts University Plymouth (57.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
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| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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