The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 648
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 48.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Scott Simpson-Horne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Trelawny Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Pennycross Primary School
Primary · 618m away
Mayflower Academy
Primary · 978m away
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 978m away
Devonport High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manadon Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ford Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is All Saints Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. All Saints Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Saints Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints Church of England Academy?
All Saints Church of England Academy currently has 648 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints Church of England Academy take?
All Saints Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Saints Church of England Academy?
All Saints Church of England Academy is in Plymouth, PL5 3NE, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, All Saints Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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