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OpenSecondaryURN 113533

Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Foundation school · Plymouth · PL5 4AA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

760

Local authority

Plymouth

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Plymouth, Plymouth, 760 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.2%.

Open schools in Plymouth
113
Secondary schools in Plymouth
19
Academies among open schools in Plymouth
71% (80)
Open schools in PL5
22
Secondary in PL5
4
Open schools in Plymouth LA
107
Secondary in Plymouth LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PlymouthNear PL5

Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113533

Location

Address
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh
Postcode
PL5 4AA
Town
Plymouth
County
Devon
Local authority
Plymouth
District
Plymouth
Constituency
Plymouth Moor View
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
760
Boys / girls
379 / 381
School capacity
890
Capacity fill
760 / 890 (85%)
Free school meals
44.2%
FSM pupils
300
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julie Bevan
Telephone
01752201020
Website
www.sjhcsc.co.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.