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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth PL4 7PG
Lipson Co-operative Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,100 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Progress, Attainment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attendance, Destinations and Representation.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
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