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Lipson Co-operative Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Bernice Terrace
 Lipson
 Plymouth
 Devon PL4 7PG
Telephone: 01752 671318

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
History: This school arose from Lipson Community College
Trust: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Principal: Mr Tom Goodman (since February 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Martin Brook
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 70.4 / 15.11
Non-teaching Staff*: 44.29
Number of pupils: 1131
Pupils Per Teacher: 16.1
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 43.10% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 26.2%
Local child deprivation rate: 19.1% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 23.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 18.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.4km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Plymouth
Electoral Ward: Efford and Lipson
School Number: 8794187

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 28th April 2026 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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