Plympton Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Plympton Academy.

Plymouth, PL72RS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.39
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.4%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moorland Road
Plympton
Plymouth, PL72RS
Phone
3333602220
Website
plympton.academy

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136556
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS
Website
www.plympton.academy
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,145
Free School Meals
22.7% (260 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
Ebacc English:
95.9%
Ebacc Entry:
7.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.8%
Ebacc Languages:
26.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.39
Progress 8 Range:
-0.59 to -0.19
University Progression:
51.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
43 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,145 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music performance: Group (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Sound Recording (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Expand Your World"

Community Courage Compassion Curiosity

Facilities

Classrooms Sports facilities The Bridge (SEND area)

Curriculum Highlights

Two principal aims: provide opportunities for all students to learn to their highest potential and to develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Academic year organised in six terms with standardised formal assessments at least three times a year in each subject. Option process includes 10 subjects; core compulsory subjects are English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science, Religious Studies; Physical Education and PSHE are non-examinable. Bespoke tutorial programme with Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education and a Careers programme; Progress Tracker provided three times a year.

SEND Provision

Plympton Academy provides SEND support with a named SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo, differentiated lessons delivered by qualified teachers, 1:1 intervention sessions (e.g., Emotion Regulation), small group interventions (e.g., social skills), TA support in lessons, staffed rooms from 8.00am before school, the SEND area known as 'The Bridge', Homework Support Club (Tue–Fri 3.15–3.50pm), enhanced transition arrangements from primary school and to post-16, and collaboration with external agencies (Local Authority SEND Support Team, Educational Psychology Service, Speech and Language Therapists, CAMHS, PIAS, etc.).

Admissions Criteria

In-Year Admissions are handled via Plymouth City Council. For discussions, contact the academy at 0333 360 2220 or [email protected]. The school provides published Admission Arrangements (e.g., 2025/26 and 2026/27) and information on Year 6 to Year 7 Transition; appeals are managed via Plymouth City Council.

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