All Saints Church of England Academy
Plymouth, PL5 3NE · Plymouth · secondary school
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11th of 19 secondary schools in Plymouth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 323 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.0 · 14 | 30% | 0.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.5 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. In 2024/25, 37.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 668 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Church of England Academy
Overview
All Saints Church of England Academy is described as having a “relentless drive to establish a culture in which everyone can fulfil their potential.” The report highlights that pupils are “bold in their interactions” and that the school’s focus on values such as “love, bravery and legacy” has created an environment where discrimination is not tolerated. Leaders are “determined to provide and sustain a high-quality education,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils learn a “rich and interesting curriculum” with built-in opportunities to revisit key points, helping them secure essential knowledge.
- There is a “strong culture of safeguarding” where leaders work effectively with other agencies and challenge services when pupils remain at risk.
- Careers education is “well established,” providing pupils with a good understanding of the local labour market and meaningful employer interactions.
- Staff hold leaders in high regard, and the mantra ‘do less, better’ is helping to keep workload manageable while sustaining improvements.
- Attendance and behaviour are improving, supported by clear routines and pastoral staff who help pupils resolve problems.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop expertise to support the effective implementation of a phonics curriculum, as current assessments do not precisely identify gaps in phonic knowledge.
- Leaders should sustain efforts to further improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance, as some pupils continue to miss too much school due to suspension or removal from lessons.
- Leaders should ensure that all pupils benefit from the school’s extra-curricular offer, as some do not yet access the breadth of cultural and social experiences available.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders following up concerns quickly and working well with other agencies to protect pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.7 |
| 2024/25 | 41.4 |
| 2025/26 | 36.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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