All Saints Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pennycross Plymouth Devon PL5 3NE |
| Phone | 01752705131 |
| Reference Number | 136142 |
All Saints Church of England Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school demonstrates a commitment to high expectations and a supportive culture where students can thrive both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils can learn and apply essential knowledge, and there is a strong focus on reading, with effective support systems in place for those who need it. The school's leadership is proactive and aware of the needs of its largely disadvantaged student population, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Overall, the school illustrates a determined approach to fostering a positive environment for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 648 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.62%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 69 | 150 |
| 8 | 65 | 72 | 137 |
| 9 | 68 | 65 | 133 |
| 10 | 64 | 59 | 123 |
| 11 | 50 | 55 | 105 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils are confident and articulate in their interactions.
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for the world of work.
- Effective pastoral support system to resolve issues quickly.
- Well-structured support for pupils needing to catch up in reading.
- Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones.
- Established careers education with meaningful employer interactions.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for a more systematic approach to phonic knowledge assessment.
- Some pupils still miss too much school due to behaviour issues.
- Lack of systematic extra-curricular opportunities for all pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 64 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.38 miles |
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1 miles |
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1 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
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1.02 miles |
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1.15 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.24 miles |
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1.29 miles |
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St Peter's RC Primary School
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1.29 miles |
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1.31 miles |
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1.06 miles |
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1.06 miles |
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Mill Ford School
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1.24 miles |
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1.29 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
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UTC Plymouth
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