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Lipson Co-operative Academy

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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PG

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Pupils
1,096
Ages
11-18
FSM
44.5%
Attainment 8
43.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.9%
Basics 9-5
41.8%

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
10.0%
EBacc APS
3.56
EBacc 9-5
4.1%
EBacc 9-4
5.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.24
A*-A Grades
18.4%
A*-B Grades
40.8%
AAB+ %
10.5%

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 94 students entered

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About Lipson Co-operative Academy

Lipson Co-operative Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 1,096 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lipson Co-operative Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  5. Mar 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lipson Co-operative Academy

What is Lipson Co-operative Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lipson Co-operative Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Lipson Co-operative Academy's latest exam results?
Lipson Co-operative Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lipson Co-operative Academy located?
Lipson Co-operative Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL4 7PG).
How many pupils attend Lipson Co-operative Academy?
Lipson Co-operative Academy has around 1,096 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lipson Co-operative Academy with other schools?
View Lipson Co-operative 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.