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Plympton Academy

Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Plymouth.

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Pupils
1,078
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.1%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.6%
Basics 9-5
43.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.9%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
5.2%
EBacc 9-4
6.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.45
A*-A Grades
13.4%
A*-B Grades
32.9%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

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About Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Moorland Road, Plymouth, PL7 2RS | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Plympton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Plympton Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Plympton Academy

What is Plympton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Plympton Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Plympton Academy's latest exam results?
Plympton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Plympton Academy located?
Plympton Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL7 2RS).
How many pupils attend Plympton Academy?
Plympton Academy has around 1,078 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Plympton Academy with other schools?
View Plympton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Plymouth.