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Courtlands School

Academy special converter · Plymouth · PL6 5JS

Ages 4–11 · 101 pupils · Plymouth

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

8.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.3%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
99

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

101 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
101
Boys / girls
84 / 17
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
101 / 100 (101%)
Free school meals
58.4%
FSM pupils
59
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Reach South Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Mark Ruffett

Location

Address
Widey Lane, Crownhill
Postcode
PL6 5JS
Town
Plymouth
County
Devon
Local authority
Plymouth
District
Plymouth
Constituency
Plymouth Moor View
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
101 on roll / 100 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–11, in Plymouth, Plymouth, 101 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 58.4%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Plymouth
113
Academies among open schools in Plymouth
71% (80)
Open schools in PL6
20
Open schools in Plymouth LA
107

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL6 5JS · Plymouth

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Eggbuckland Community College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Plymouth · PL6 5YB · Plymouth

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.3
    • P80.0
    • Absence11.5%

    0.3 miles away

  • Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL6 5PS · Plymouth

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Manadon Vale Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 3DL · Plymouth

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.8%

    0.4 miles away

  • St Boniface's RC College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Plymouth · PL5 3AG · Plymouth

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.1
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence10.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Compton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Plymouth · PL3 5JB · Plymouth

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • King's School

    Other independent school

    Plymouth · PL3 5LW · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Ruffett
Telephone
01752776848
Website
www.transformingfutures.org.uk

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