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Plymouth College
Independent school · Plymouth
| Address | Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 487 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01752505100 |
| Website | https://www.plymouthcollege.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Tue 23 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday dates only; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn: new boarders arrive Wed 2 Sep from 2pm; new pupils' induction and existing boarders return Thu 3 Sep; all pupils (Senior and Prep) return Fri 4 Sep.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-school Part-time (fewer than 5 days) per day | £71.00 |
| Pre-school Part-time (mornings only, includes lunch) per day | £57.00 |
| Pre-school (Full-time) | £3,500.00 |
| Reception | £3,450.00 |
| Years 1 & 2 | £3,800.40 |
| Year 3 | £4,299.60 |
| Year 4 | £4,400.40 |
| Year 5 | £4,700.40 |
| Year 6 | £5,000.40 |
| Years 7 & 8 (day) | £6,800.40 |
| Year 9 (day) | £7,800.00 |
| Years 10 & 11 (day) | £8,000.40 |
| Sixth Form (day) | £8,199.60 |
| Full Boarding UK: Years 7 & 8 | £11,349.60 |
| Full Boarding UK: Years 9-11 | £13,902.00 |
| Full Boarding UK: Sixth Form | £14,640.00 |
| Full Boarding International: Years 7 & 8 | £14,677.20 |
| Full Boarding International: Years 9-11 | £17,047.20 |
| Full Boarding International: Sixth Form | £17,202.00 |
| Weekly Boarding: Years 7 & 8 | £9,870.00 |
| Weekly Boarding: Years 9-11 | £12,099.60 |
| Weekly Boarding: Sixth Form | £12,404.40 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
September 2026 fees, per term. The text fragment before the table ends '...ve of VAT' (truncated), so VAT treatment is not clear; occasional boarding £81.60 per night is stated as including VAT. EU full boarding also listed (£13,878.00 / £15,170.40 / £15,908.40). Deposit £1000 for day pupils; boarders pay a term's fees. Lunch extra (e.g. Senior Autumn 2026 £444). Sibling discount 10%; Armed Forces 20%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School, Reception, Year 7, Lower Sixth
Visit on a school day or at an Open Day, then register online with a non-refundable £180 fee. Senior School applicants sit English and Mathematics assessments, the school seeks references, and families meet the Head and senior staff. Means-tested financial assistance can be explored. Offers come from the Head.
- English and Mathematics assessment (Senior School)
- School reference
- Meeting with the Head
Open events: Sixth Form Open Evening Thu 15 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| PC1 Kingsbridge | Kingsbridge, Churchstow, Aveton Gifford, Modbury, Yealmpton, Brixton, Elburton | 07:20 |
| PC2 South Brent | Totnes, South Brent, Uggborough, Bittaford, Ivybridge, Lee Mill, Plympton | 07:10 |
| PC3 Newton Ferrers | Holbeton, Battisborough Cross, Alston, Membland, Bridgend, Newton Ferrers | 07:25 |
| PC4 Yelverton | Crapstone, Yelverton, Roborough, George Park & Ride, Derriford | 07:35 |
| PC6 Cornwall | East Taphouse, Dobwalls, Trerulefoot, Tideford, Landrake, Hatt, Saltash | 07:15 |
| PC8 RWY Ferry Shuttle | Royal William Yard, Devonport Torpoint Ferry Terminal, Train Station | 07:50 |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.