Outstanding education and superb location in Plympton

Parents searching for the perfect home within striking distance of a good school for their children need look no further than Market Quarter in Plympton.

The sought-after Barratt development is located within the catchment of Hele’s School – one of the finest secondary schools in the south west. And this is proving to be a major draw among families wishing to settle in the area and just a few homes remain at this development.

“Our research suggests that almost a third of prospective homebuyers rate the proximity to a good school as an important factor when seeking a new home,” said Barratt sales manager, Lorna Ratcliffe. “So we are helping parents to get ahead by offering an innovative online service allowing them to research the quality of education in the region.

The housebuilder has teamed-up with the Good Schools Guide to give provide the research service.

Visitors to barratthomes.co.uk need simply enter a location, postcode, name of the school or development in which they are interested to retrieve the details they need to help them make an informed decision.

Parents can filter the search by age-range (nursery, primary and secondary) or type (mainstream and special needs) and instantly access details such as pupil numbers, percentages passing English, Maths and Science subjects, Key Stage 2 statistics, and compare performance against the local average.

“We understand that often it’s the school that dictates where a family lives – not the other way around,” said Lorna. “But at Market Quarter, parents have the best of both worlds with an outstanding secondary school and a fantastic location.”

The development offers a selection of three and four bedroom homes and is built on the site of a former cattle market. Even the cattle pens and old stone walls have been preserved to enhance the character of the site still further.

Located just five miles from Plymouth, Market Quarter is ideal for commuting. There is easy access to all local amenities – and the delights of the south coast.

For further information on current availability, visit: barratthomes.co.uk