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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,096
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5, which places it in the top 63% nationally. While 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 56%, with only 8% gaining entry to top-third institutions. Parents may note the limited EBacc entry at 10%, indicating a narrower focus on certain subjects.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 62 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
White Other6.8%
Other4.0%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.38137, -4.11898 · PL4 7PG
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136668
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lipson Co-operative Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lipson Co-operative Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is Lipson Co-operative Academy a good school?
Lipson Co-operative Academy scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Lipson Co-operative Academy in GCSEs?
Lipson Co-operative Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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