Plymouth School of Creative Arts

URN: 139923 • Plymouth PL1 3EG

Overview

Name
Plymouth School of Creative Arts
URN
139923
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
47.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andy Carpenter (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
The Red House, Plymouth PL1 3EG

Summary

Plymouth School of Creative Arts (PSCA) is a mixed all-through school located in the heart of Plymouth, catering to students aged 4 to 16. Sponsored by Plymouth College of Art, PSCA emphasizes a creative arts curriculum designed to foster individual growth and academic achievement. The school aims to integrate creativity across all subjects, encouraging students to engage in hands-on learning and innovative thinking.

With a current enrolment of 905 pupils and a capacity of 1,020, PSCA serves a diverse community, with 27.6% of students eligible for free school meals. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships with parents, recognizing their vital role in their children's education. PSCA offers a broad and balanced curriculum, focusing on the development of skills and values that prepare students for future success.

The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting students, particularly during holiday periods when staff are unavailable. PSCA's ethos revolves around the belief in the transformative power of creativity, aiming to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive and achieve their aspirations.

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Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
3 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1020
Pupils
905
Boys
439
Girls
466
FSM %
27.60
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
2020-02-29
Last Ofsted
2019-01-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 905 439 466 1020 27.60
2024-09-11 905 439 466 1020 27.60
2023-09-11 905 439 466 1020 27.60
2022-09-11 905 439 466 1020 27.60
2021-09-11 905 439 466 1020 27.60
2020-09-11 905 439 466 1020 27.60

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