ACE Schools Plymouth
URN: 142835 • Plymouth PL4 0AT
Overview
- Name
- ACE Schools Plymouth
- URN
- 142835
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Westwood (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01752396100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Martins Gate, Plymouth PL4 0AT
Summary
ACE Schools Plymouth is an academy alternative provision converter located in Plymouth, catering to a diverse range of 229 pupils with varying needs. The school operates under a mixed-gender policy and has a capacity of 264 students. With a significant percentage of pupils (56.80%) eligible for free school meals, ACE Schools prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners.
The school’s ethos centres on kindness, respect, and nurturing relationships, fostering an environment where both staff and pupils can thrive. ACE Schools offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to promote academic success and personal growth, recognising the unique potential of each student. The teaching approach is flexible, tailored to meet individual needs, and underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding and building positive relationships.
Admissions to ACE Schools are facilitated through specific referral routes, primarily for pupils at risk of exclusion or those requiring alternative education due to medical needs. The school collaborates closely with families and external agencies to ensure that every pupil receives the support necessary for their development and success.
The school’s ethos centres on kindness, respect, and nurturing relationships, fostering an environment where both staff and pupils can thrive. ACE Schools offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to promote academic success and personal growth, recognising the unique potential of each student. The teaching approach is flexible, tailored to meet individual needs, and underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding and building positive relationships.
Admissions to ACE Schools are facilitated through specific referral routes, primarily for pupils at risk of exclusion or those requiring alternative education due to medical needs. The school collaborates closely with families and external agencies to ensure that every pupil receives the support necessary for their development and success.
Useful links
- Tiverton Special School (other)
- Courtlands Special School (other)
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Sitemap (other)
- Transforming Futures Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 264
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 56.80
- Open date
- 2016-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 162 | 67 | 264 | 56.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 163 | 70 | 264 | 64.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 145 | 52 | 234 | 45.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 145 | 52 | 264 | 45.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 197 | 155 | 42 | 264 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 164 | 56 | 264 | 39.70 |
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