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Plympton Academy
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and have positive attitudes towards school.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve well enough in many subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils鈥� misconceptions are not corrected quickly enough.
Communication: The school has strengthened engagement with parents but confidence in tackling bullying is lacking.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leaders have used professional development to improve curriculum implementation.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes equality and challenges discriminatory language effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, but some parents lack confidence in the school鈥檚 handling of bullying.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including performing arts and sports.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive useful careers advice and undertake work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form study programmes are tailored to students鈥� needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improvements are being made but further work is needed for all pupils with SEND to be successful.
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Plympton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1145 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All Year 11 students are living in an exciting moment. There are a tonne of opportunities in the sixth form, even though this year requires a lot of effort to succeed in the GCSE exams. Making sure each student is placed on a suitable pathway that will serve as a solid basis for their future success is a key component of the sixth form transfer process. With advice from the Year 11 tutor team, subject staff, and Sixth Form team, the students have already started thinking about their next move and will shortly be picking some early degree choices. In addition to this help and direction, parents are encouraged to attend significant interviews with members of the Sixth Form team that will be held in January with their son or daughter. Soon after the Christmas break, you will be informed of the dates and hours for these interviews. selecting subjects We recognise that during the course of the year, further guidance may lead to a few modest adjustments to a student's selected course of study. When choosing their Sixth Form courses and/or training, students are encouraged to build on their skills and earlier accomplishments, take into account their interests, and look to expand their horizons at this early stage. Additionally, we collaborate with a number of top-notch training organisations to give our vocational students access to 160 courses across the city. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any queries concerning the admissions procedure or the services offered at the academy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.30% | 35.00% | 18.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.85 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 51.54% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 3 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 12 | 39.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 7 | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 8 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 7 | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 8 | 39.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 11 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 6 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.65 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.32% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 43.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.53% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.45 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.28 | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.30% | 8.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 42 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.51 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.5 | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 10.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.19% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.35 1 | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.03 4 | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 8.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.47% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.51 1 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.91 5 | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 8.48% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.91 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.31 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.48% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Plympton Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
