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Plympton Academy

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Plympton Academy

Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS

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

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

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 measures2024/25

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

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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.