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Plympton Academy
Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RS, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.6 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.1, the school performs in the top 65% nationally, and 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates areas needing attention, and the low EBacc entry of 12% may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum. The school has a university progression rate of 73%, but only 3% of students move on to top-third universities, suggesting limited access to high-tier higher education options.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 40 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black African0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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50.38843, -4.05107 · PL7 2RS
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136556
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.plympton.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Plympton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Plympton Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Plympton Academy a good school?
Plympton Academy scores 14.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Plympton Academy in GCSEs?
Plympton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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