Details

Age Range 11-19 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, University technical college
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Plymouth
Address Park Avenue, Devonport, PL1 4RL
URN 146560

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School Census

Total 536
Girls/Boys 121/415
Girls/Boys Ratio 22.6%/77.4%
% pupils where English not first language 6.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 206
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
17/01/2023 Good
26/04/2016 Inadequate
Inspection Date 17/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/04/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2023
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 30.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 14%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 31%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 2.16
Progress 8 -1.13
Secondary Results 2022
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 32
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 30%
EBacc average point score 2.78
Progress 8 -1.29

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.56%
Total Applications 293
As first preference 172
As second preference 84
As third preference 37
Total Offers Made 116
first preference offers 110
second preference offers 5
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications 272
As first preference 137
As second preference 90
As third preference 45
Total Offers Made 116
first preference offers 113
second preference offers 3
third preference offers 0
first preference v offers 1.76%
Total Applications 288
As first preference 194
As second preference 64
As third preference 30
Total Offers Made 116
first preference offers 110
second preference offers 3
third preference offers 3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 198
As first preference 114
As second preference 51
As third preference 24
Total Offers Made 126
first preference offers 113
second preference offers 11
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 84
As first preference 53
As second preference 22
As third preference 9
Total Offers Made 85
first preference offers 53
second preference offers 6
third preference offers 0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 60%
agree 30%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 3%
don't know 0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 56%
agree 34%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 45%
agree 38%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 6%
don't know 4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 13%
agree 15%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 5%
not applicable 57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 32%
agree 42%
disagree 18%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 42%
agree 17%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 2%
not applicable 25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 29%
no 71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 35%
agree 32%
disagree 16%
strongly disagree 8%
dont know 8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 43%
agree 41%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 58%
agree 32%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 40%
agree 44%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 50%
agree 29%
disagree 12%
strongly disagree 6%
don't know 3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 63%
agree 33%
disagree 2%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 45%
agree 35%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 6%
don't know 6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 90%
no 10%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 87.5%
any other white background ethnic origin 6.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 0.7%
african ethnic origin 0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 85.6%
any other white background ethnic origin 6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 0.6%