St Boniface's RC College

About St Boniface's RC College

St Boniface’s College is a Roman Catholic Comprehensive school for boys in Plymouth. As part of the Edmund Rice Community, it joins schools around the UK in celebrating the life and work of Blessed Edmund Rice, and welcomes all those who want to learn in a supportive, caring and aspirational environment Striving for Excellence St Boniface’s College is a Roman Catholic Christian Community.

Key Facts

Founded 1856

Head/Principal Executive Headteacher and Head of School

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 54 responses • 13.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

88.9% positive 9.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.6% positive 7.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.6% positive 20.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.9% positive 5.5% negative

My child does well at this school

88.9% positive 9.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 54 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

23.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.28

Progress 8

Below average

28.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

57.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

10.6% entered EBacc

7.6% achieved EBacc

66 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Lily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding school with excellent facilities!"

I'm so impressed with St Boniface's RC College. The facilities are fantastic, the teachers are passionate and supportive, and the Catholic values are deeply ingrained in the school culture. Our son is thriving here and we couldn't be happier with our decision to send him here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ethan K

Parent Aug 25, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and strong Catholic ethos"

St Boniface's RC College has exceeded our expectations in every way. The education is excellent, with a strong focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The Catholic ethos is also deeply ingrained in the school culture, providing a sense of direction and purpose for our son.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ava G

Parent Feb 10, 2022

5.0

"Supportive teachers and excellent pastoral care"

We've been really impressed with the teachers at St Boniface's RC College. They're supportive, approachable, and genuinely care about the well-being of their students. The pastoral care system is also excellent, providing a safe and nurturing environment for our son to grow and develop.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver M

Parent May 20, 2021

4.0

"Great school with a strong sense of community"

We had a great experience at St Boniface's RC College with our son. The school's commitment to its Catholic values and the sense of community among students, teachers, and parents are truly admirable. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents in terms of communication and involvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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