Plympton Academy Catchment Area
Plympton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1078 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,078
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Plympton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Plympton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Plymouth catchment area documents →Plympton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136556
Other Secondary Schools in Plymouth
If Plympton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.
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Coombe Dean School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Plympton Academy
Is Plympton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Plympton Academy has a capacity of 1350 places and currently has 1078 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Plymouth.
What is the admissions policy for Plympton Academy? ▾
Admission to Plympton Academy is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Plympton Academy cover? ▾
Plympton Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Plympton Academy? ▾
Plympton Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.