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Lipson Co-operative Academy

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personMr Martin Brook

corporate_fareTHE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPlymouth, PL4 7PG

language Visit Website phone 1752671318

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

1,132

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Attainment 8

43.5

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Plymouth

#2,017 of 3,216 nationally

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Lipson Co-operative Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Plymouth, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lipson Co-operative Academy is an academy converter in Plymouth, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,096 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, placing the school #8 in Plymouth and #2,017 of 3,216 nationally. 41.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 40.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.12 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

41.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.8%

Entering EBacc10.00%

EBacc APS3.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.50%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.62

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.77

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.49

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.37

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.1%

Achieving A*–A18.4%

Achieving A*–B40.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.5%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate82.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate83.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 November 2021

Inspection Report

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23 June 2021

Inspection Report

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10 February 2021

Inspection Report

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24 September 2019

Inspection Report

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07 March 2017

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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18 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2021-11-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-09-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-03-07

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-01-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,096 pupils. During this period, there were 73 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,096	73	6.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,112	113	10.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,091	106	9.7%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,102	95	8.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,122	129	11.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,123	97	8.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,132	102	9.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,150	83	7.2%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,115	57	5.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,126	64	5.7%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,130	61	5.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,080	37	3.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,086	18	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,100	66	6.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,008	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,008	35	3.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,011	48	4.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,008	53	5.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,034	58	5.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,062	79	7.4%	3.8%	5
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,073	114	10.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,085	67	6.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,099	100	9.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,073	27	2.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,085	24	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,107	14	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 76 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree37%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree58%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree63%

agree21%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree37%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree37%

disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree32%

disagree16%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree58%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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