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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityPlymouth
AddressPennycross, PL5 3NE
School Websitewww.asap.org.uk/
Telephone1752705131
URN136142

School Census

Total 597
Girls/Boys 294/303
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.2%/50.8%
% pupils where English not first language 2.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 290
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 42.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2023 Good
01/10/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 28/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 01/10/2019
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
28 February 2023School inspection: GoodView
01 October 2019School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
02 April 2019Monitoring visitView
04 December 2018Monitoring visitView
19 June 2018Monitoring visitView
20 September 2017Monitoring visitView
22 February 2017Full inspection: InadequateView
19 September 2016Monitoring visitView
16 June 2015Monitoring visitView
12 February 2015Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
13 February 2013Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
17 January 2012Monitoring visitView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.70%
Entering EBacc 2.20%
EBacc average point score 3.25
Progress 8 -0.03
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 26%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc 18%
EBacc average point score 2.95
Progress 8 -0.31
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.47
Progress 8 -0.19

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications281
As first preference161
As second preference76
As third preference44
Total Offers Made147
first preference offers139
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications249
As first preference152
As second preference59
As third preference37
Total Offers Made127
first preference offers123
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications186
As first preference103
As second preference55
As third preference28
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers103
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications218
As first preference119
As second preference51
As third preference40
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers117
second preference offers5
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications180
As first preference97
As second preference50
As third preference33
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers97
second preference offers14
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications151
As first preference80
As second preference34
As third preference37
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers80
second preference offers7
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications178
As first preference95
As second preference45
As third preference38
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers95
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications268
As first preference159
As second preference71
As third preference38
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers159
second preference offers11
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications281
As first preference126
As second preference95
As third preference60
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers126
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications241
As first preference126
As second preference73
As third preference42
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers126
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications265
As first preference140
As second preference76
As third preference49
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers125
second preference offers3
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
35%
agree
45%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
35%
agree
41%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
35%
agree
43%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
6%
agree
16%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
14%
don't know
8%
not applicable
51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
12%
agree
37%
disagree
33%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
27%
agree
24%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
18%
don't know
2%
not applicable
18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
22%
no
78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
9%
agree
45%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
9%
dont know 18%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
51%
agree
35%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
35%
agree
45%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
31%
agree
33%
disagree
22%
strongly disagree
14%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
41%
agree
41%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
43%
agree
47%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
24%
agree
31%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
18%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
75%
no
25%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
94.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
96.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.7%

Nearby Schools

Pennycross Primary School

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Arden Grove, , PL2 3RL

Shakespeare Primary School

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 400 Honicknowle Lane, , PL5 3JU

Mayflower Academy

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 41 Ham Drive, , PL2 2NJ