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
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.
      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.
Useful links
- Read our Prospectus (download)
- Report It! (other)
- Site by Warp Design (other)
- ALL NEWS (other)
- ethos & values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Devonport High School for Boys (69.9)
- Hele's School (67.7)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (67.2)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
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