The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 44.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Brook (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLipson Vale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Laira Green Primary School
Primary · 820m away
High View School
Primary · 991m away
Prince Rock Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Mount Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hyde Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lipson Co-operative Academy a selective school?
No. Lipson Co-operative Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lipson Co-operative Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lipson Co-operative Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lipson Co-operative Academy?
Lipson Co-operative Academy currently has 1,096 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lipson Co-operative Academy take?
Lipson Co-operative Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lipson Co-operative Academy?
Lipson Co-operative Academy is in Plymouth, PL4 7PG, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lipson Co-operative Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lipson Co-operative Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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