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Plympton Academy

Academy converter · Plymouth · PL7 2RS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

984

Local authority

Plymouth

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Plymouth, Plymouth, 984 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.4%.

Open schools in Plymouth
113
Secondary schools in Plymouth
19
Academies among open schools in Plymouth
71% (80)
Open schools in PL7
13
Secondary in PL7
2
Open schools in Plymouth LA
107
Secondary in Plymouth LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136556

Location

Address
Moorland Road, Plympton
Postcode
PL7 2RS
Town
Plymouth
County
Devon
Local authority
Plymouth
District
Plymouth
Constituency
South West Devon
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
984
Boys / girls
502 / 482
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
984 / 1,350 (73%)
Free school meals
23.4%
FSM pupils
193
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Shaun Willis
Telephone
03333602220
Website
www.plympton.academy

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