Lipson Co-operative Academy, Plymouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lipson excels at knowing and supporting every pupil, especially those facing challenges. The school creates a warm, caring community where pupils feel genuinely cared for and safe, whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour and learning. Staff are passionate about the school and parents have strong confidence in leaders to support, challenge and care for their children.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils, with rapid identification of needs and effective partnerships with families and external agencies
- Strong leadership commitment to improving attendance and reducing suspensions through well-considered strategies
- Extensive personal development programme including careers guidance, cultural visits, enrichment activities and pupil leadership opportunities
- Positive school culture with clear behaviour expectations, mutual respect and rare bullying
- Highly engaged and valued staff who describe the school as their 'forever school'
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils still have attendance below 90% and need continued support to improve
- Pupils do not always receive enough opportunities to discuss their ideas and deepen understanding through spoken language in lessons
- Post-16 overall attainment reduced in 2025, though student progress remains close to national average
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and staff establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, drama, volleyball, musical rehearsals, cultural visits, performances, enrichment week, transition programmes, pupil leadership opportunities, Wednesday afternoon extra-curricular activities (post-16)
Lipson Co-operative Academy is a school where leaders demonstrate unwavering commitment to ensuring every child is safe, happy and successful, with particular focus on supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
43.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
53
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,131 pupils
1,150 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Plymouth
Admissions Demand - Plymouth
Places available
3,266
Applications
2,784
Got 1st preference
89.5%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Secondary admissions across Plymouth (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.89257%
Overall absence
29.44785%
Persistent absence
978
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
High View School
Prince Rock Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Compton CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Hyde Park Junior School
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