Plympton Academy

URN: 136556 • Plymouth PL7 2RS

Overview

Name
Plympton Academy
URN
136556
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
46.7 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shaun Willis (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
03333602220
Website
Visit
Address
Moorland Road, Plymouth PL7 2RS

Summary

Plympton Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Plymouth, serving students aged 11-19. As an academy converter, it is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which aims to transform life chances for all students. The school has a current enrolment of 1,078 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350, and approximately 21.1% of students are eligible for free school meals.

The academy emphasises a holistic educational approach, focusing not only on academic success but also on personal growth and resilience. Its core values—Community, Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity—guide students in their learning journey, encouraging them to explore new possibilities and develop a sense of pride in their achievements. Recent successes include record GCSE results and a significant increase in A-Level grades.

Plympton Academy fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with diverse perspectives and challenges. The school community is committed to creating opportunities for all students, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. For parents interested in the school's offerings, an Open Evening is scheduled for October 2, 2025, and Sixth Form applications are currently being accepted for September 2025.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1078
Boys
543
Girls
535
FSM %
21.10
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1078 543 535 1350 21.10
2024-09-11 1145 569 576 1350 21.90
2023-09-11 1096 580 516 1350 19.10
2022-09-11 1096 580 516 1350 19.10
2021-09-11 1001 526 475 1350 17.10
2020-09-11 931 497 434 1350 14.60

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login