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Mount Tamar School

Community special school · Plymouth · PL5 2EF

Ages 4–16 · 100 pupils · Plymouth

Overall absence

25.3%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence25.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)63.4%
Unauthorised9.1%
Authorised absence
16.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
14.9%
Enrolments in measure
101

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill91%

100 pupils · 110 places

Pupils on roll
100
Boys / girls
83 / 17
School capacity
110
Capacity fill
100 / 110 (91%)
Free school meals
62%
FSM pupils
62
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community special school

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community special school
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Bindon

Location

Address
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux
Postcode
PL5 2EF
Town
Plymouth
County
Devon
Local authority
Plymouth
District
Plymouth
Constituency
Plymouth, Moor View
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed community special school, Ages 4–16, in Plymouth, Plymouth, 100 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 62%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Plymouth
113
Academies among open schools in Plymouth
71% (80)
Open schools in PL5
22
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.

Compare with theseAll in PlymouthNear PL5

  • Mount Tamar School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Academy special sponsor led

    Plymouth · PL5 2EF · Plymouth

    Ages 4–16

    0.0 miles away

  • Marine Academy Primary

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 2AF · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM21.7%
    • Demand1.02

    0.1 miles away

  • Marine Academy Plymouth

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Plymouth · PL5 2AF · Plymouth

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence13.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 2DW · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM31.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Victoria Road Primary

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 1RH · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM56.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Ernesettle Community School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 2RB · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM31.4%
    • Demand0.98

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Bindon

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