Lipson Co-operative Academy
URN: 136668 • Plymouth PL4 7PG
Overview
- Name
- Lipson Co-operative Academy
- URN
- 136668
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Brook (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01752671318
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bernice Terrace, Plymouth PL4 7PG
Summary
      Lipson Co-operative Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 1,096 students and a capacity of 1,150. As an academy converter, it operates under the ethos of the co-operative movement, emphasising values such as democracy, equality, and social responsibility. The school prioritises high academic standards while also fostering a supportive environment that values relationships among students, staff, and parents.
The academy's mission focuses on three core principles: People, Quality, and Achievement. Lipson aims to prepare students for adult life by ensuring they achieve their best academically and develop skills in areas such as sports, music, and the performing arts. The school maintains clear expectations for behaviour, encouraging students to be prepared, engaged, respectful, and kind.
Lipson Co-operative Academy is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all members of its community. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Martin Brook, strives for continuous improvement, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
      The academy's mission focuses on three core principles: People, Quality, and Achievement. Lipson aims to prepare students for adult life by ensuring they achieve their best academically and develop skills in areas such as sports, music, and the performing arts. The school maintains clear expectations for behaviour, encouraging students to be prepared, engaged, respectful, and kind.
Lipson Co-operative Academy is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all members of its community. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Martin Brook, strives for continuous improvement, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
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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 TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1096
- Boys
- 557
- Girls
- 539
- FSM %
- 44.50
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1096 | 557 | 539 | 1150 | 44.50 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1102 | 567 | 535 | 1150 | 41.70 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 1126 | 559 | 567 | 1150 | 36.10 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 1126 | 559 | 567 | 1150 | 36.10 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 1086 | 542 | 544 | 1150 | 34.10 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 1008 | 503 | 505 | 1377 | 26.90 | 
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