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Plympton Academy
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Based on the inspection date: 10 March 2020
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Plympton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1152 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All Year 11 students are living in an exciting moment. There are a tonne of opportunities in the sixth form, even though this year requires a lot of effort to succeed in the GCSE exams. Making sure each student is placed on a suitable pathway that will serve as a solid basis for their future success is a key component of the sixth form transfer process. With advice from the Year 11 tutor team, subject staff, and Sixth Form team, the students have already started thinking about their next move and will shortly be picking some early degree choices. In addition to this help and direction, parents are encouraged to attend significant interviews with members of the Sixth Form team that will be held in January with their son or daughter. Soon after the Christmas break, you will be informed of the dates and hours for these interviews. selecting subjects We recognise that during the course of the year, further guidance may lead to a few modest adjustments to a student's selected course of study. When choosing their Sixth Form courses and/or training, students are encouraged to build on their skills and earlier accomplishments, take into account their interests, and look to expand their horizons at this early stage. Additionally, we collaborate with a number of top-notch training organisations to give our vocational students access to 160 courses across the city. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any queries concerning the admissions procedure or the services offered at the academy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 17.7 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 35.69% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 51.54% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 22.81% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.92% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 16.96% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 3.26 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.86% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 108 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.82% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 28.32% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 42.55% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 3 | 26.3% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 12 | 39.39% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 27.87% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 7 | 12.3% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 8 | 16.83% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.16% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.95% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 43% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 7 | 25.83% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 8 | 39.83% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 29.52% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 11 | 10.17% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 6 | 16.22% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.65 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 81.58% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.05% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 24.63% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 47.79% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.26% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.32% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.59% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 43.27% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 31.14% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 17% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.82% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.95% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 44% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 22.53% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 49.95% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.53% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.51 | 31.12 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.5 | 27.2 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 10.96% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 153 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 54.5% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.13% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 20.69% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.19% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.35 1 | 24.95 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.03 4 | 23.54 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 8.48% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 45.73% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 24.2% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.47% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.51 1 | 25.91 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.91 5 | 24.62 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 8.48% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 22.4% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.27% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.91 | 24.77 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.31 | 26.05 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.48% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 25.67% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.67% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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