Plymouth College

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 on your A-Level results! 🎓🎉

It was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces in our Sixth Form Centre today. We have pupils who have confirmed top university placements and exciting apprenticeships, gap years and even new careers, your hard work over the last two years has truly paid off.

To those still figuring out their next steps, remember that this is just the beginning, and our team is still here to support you every step of the way.

We are so proud of the kind and talented young adults you’ve become. 💚✨

Wishing huge good luck to all of our incredible Sixth Form pupils receiving their A-Level results tomorrow! 🌟

No matter what the envelopes hold, we are immensely proud of your hard work. You’ve put in the hours, and now it’s time to celebrate everything you’ve achieved. 😊

Staff will be ready and waiting in the Sixth Form Centre to support you. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! 🎓✨

Welcome to Plymouth! 🌊✨

As our new and returning boarders begin to prepare for life in Plymouth, we can’t wait to welcome you to the incredible ocean city that our school calls home. Living here gives you the ultimate mix of education and unbelievable adventure right on your doorstep.

Here is just a taste of what’s waiting for you:

🌊Coastal Views: Unwind at The Plymouth Hoe with panoramic views over the Sound, iconic landmarks, and perfect sunset spots.

🏰 Historic Vibes: Wander the cobbled streets of The Barbican, packed with cozy cafes, artisan shops, and waterfront dining.

🌄 Outdoor Adventure: Trade the classroom for adrenaline! Go cycling across Dartmoor, try Gyll scrambling in local rivers, or head straight to the beaches on our doorstep with our dedicated Outdoor Education Team.

🛒 City Life: Grab everything you need with fantastic shopping at Drake Circus and the city centre just minutes away.

Sea breeze study breaks and weekend moorland adventures await, Plymouth is a place where you’ll make memories that last a lifetime.

We can't wait to see you all very soon! 👋💚

If you have a child joining us in September, you may have wondered... "What are they actually eating at school?" 🤔💭

Here’s how our catering team at Lodestone House helps them stay fuelled, focused and ready for a packed school day:

🥗 Variety & Choice: A wide range of hot meals, fresh salad options, and wholesome lunches make healthy eating easy and exciting.

🧑‍🍳 Freshly prepared high quality ingredients cooked fresh daily right here on site.

🍳 We also run popular cooking workshops throughout the year for our prep pupils, helping them master the basics and cook their favourite meals!

🌍 Global Flavours: The team at Lodestone House does a fantastic job introducing our pupils and staff to foods from different cultures. Some highlights from last year included vibrant Ramen Bowls, Oktoberfest specials, and of course beloved British classics like fish & chips and homemade pies. 😀

Here’s a sneak peek at a few firm pupil favourites returning to the restaurant this term! 📸

🤺 Did you know we still offer Fencing here at Plymouth College? 🤺

Just look at what our fencers have been up to recently:

🥇 Prep School Fencing Championships 2026: Massive congratulations to Rex C. (Boys Champion) and Aurora D. (Girls Champion) for showing incredible determination and skill to take home 1st place!

⚔️ London U17 Ranking Event: A huge shoutout to Saskia S., who battled through 20 tough matches in stifling heat to take GOLD! She is now officially ranked 3rd in Great Britain for U17 Cadets! 🎉

Whether you’re aiming for Olympic heights or discovering a brand new passion, our fencing suite is one of the many places around our school where champions and Olympians are made! It’s the very same space where 2x British Champion Ben Andrews and Modern Pentathlon Olympian & World Champion Dr Kerenza Bryson trained to name just a few, and our current pupils are already following in their footsteps! 🏆✨

Want to explore how we can support your child try something new? Or find out where fencing could take your child?

📅 Come visit us at our upcoming Open Day!
👉 Book your spot today: https://www.plymouthcollege.com/admissions/open-days/

Plymouth College Aquatics had an incredible week of racing at the Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships in Sheffield! 🖤💛

Our athletes stepped up on the national stage, building momentum early and bringing home fantastic results including national titles for Lexi M in the 100m Backstroke, Tomas S 100m Backstroke, and Toby N 100m Backstroke in their respective age groups. 🥇🔥

Beyond the podiums, it was a week of major growth. For some of our swimmers this was their first time experiencing busy warm up lanes and navigating real world high level experiences, our swimmers showed maturity, teamwork and belief in each other. 🌟🙌

We now looking forward to and wish the absolute best of luck to our swimmers and OPM's currently competing at the Commonwealth Games and next at the English Nationals, and the European Championships! 🤞

🏑 PROUD MOMENT! 🌟 Huge congratulations to Sixth Form pupil Maggie, who was selected for the TA England U18 Pathway Cup in Nottingham! 👏🔥

Her team put on a brilliant display, finishing 3rd in their league 🥉 after a series of high intensity matches and most importantly had an absolute blast doing it!

Maggie is a talented athlete in our High Performance Hockey Programme, and seeing her hard work pay off on the national pathway stage is what it’s all about. 💪✨

Our High Performance Programme is designed to help driven players like Maggie sharpen their skills, build a high level of tactical awareness, and reach pathway selections.

👀 Find out more about our programme by contacting admissions today!
📱 01752 505 120
💌 [email protected]

Huge congratulations and the best of luck to our amazing PCA swimmers heading off to the Commonwealth Games! 🏊‍♂️✨

A special shout out to Upper Sixth pupil Matthew H, alongside two of our talented club swimmers Charlie and Ronny, as they prepare to take on the world's best on the big stage and continue a proud Plymouth College tradition of nurturing swimmers from school level all the way to the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games.

Representing your country is an incredible achievement, and the entire PCA community is behind you every step of the way! 💚

🏊‍♀️ Interested in where a PCA swimming pathway can take your child?
Discover more about our High Performance programme by contacting admissions today.

📱: 01752 505 120
💌: [email protected]

Our Prep stars shined brighter than ever this year! ⭐🏆

What a wonderful Prep Speech Day and Prize Giving. It was the perfect celebration of a year filled with discovery and friendship.. 🎨🏃‍♂️📚

Every single pupil has grown so much, and Speech Day was all about cheering on their unique talents and hard work as they collected their well deserved awards. The future is looking incredibly bright for this amazing group of children!

While this brings a fantastic chapter to a close for our Year 6 pupils as they transition into the senior school, we are already so excited to see the new adventures and milestones next year will bring for our Prep community. 🙌

Plymouth College has been officially Commended for Sporting Achievement in the prestigious Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards! 🏆✨

With a record number of entries from hundreds of schools this year, we are incredibly proud that our sports program has been recognised for its excellence, innovation, and the amazing opportunities it gives our pupils to thrive. 🏃‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏏

This is a massive achievement for our pupils, staff, and coaches who put their hearts into Plymouth College sport every single day. 💚❤️🖤