All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, PL5 3NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
All Saints Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 11th of 18 secondary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 27 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
At All Saints Church of England Academy, there is relentless drive to establish a culture in which everyone can fulfil their potential. Pupils know that expectations of them are high. They are bold in their interactions with others, striking up conversation with visitors confidently. This extends into pupil's preparation for the world of work. Pupils learn to perform confidently in interviews and know what they want from an employer. The school's culture is underpinned by the values: love, bravery and legacy. Pupils value one another for their differences. They are clear that staff do not tolerate discrimination. There is little room for bullying in this school. Pupils are well supervised. Pastoral staff help pupils to resolve any problems, so that they can focus fully on their learning. Pupils at All Saints think about the legacy that they are building for themselves. They know that their chances of success are greater if they make the most of their time at school. They spend their time productively. This is leading to improved attendance, behaviour and literacy for many.
What the school should improve
- Plans to support pupils in the early stages of reading have not yet been implemented in full. While many pupils receive support which is helping them to catch up in reading, for some this is not focused precisely enough on where gaps in phonic knowledge lie. Leaders should develop the expertise in the school to support the effective implementation of a phonics curriculum for pupils who need this.
- Some pupils continue to miss too much school. Sometimes suspension or removal from lessons is a factor in this. This limits pupils' ability to follow and learn the curriculum. Leaders should sustain and build on their early successes to further improve pupils' behaviour and attendance.
- Leaders are not yet systematic in ensuring that all pupils benefit from the school's extra-curricular offer. As a result, some pupils do not yet access the breadth of cultural and social experiences that they could. Leaders should ensure that pupils' wider development opportunities are carefully planned.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
105 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
668 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near All Saints Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Girls | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 73.8 |
| Marine Academy Plymouth | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.6 |
| St Boniface's RC College | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 39.0 |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Simpson-Horne
- Phone
- 01752705131
- Address
- Pennycross, Plymouth, PL5 3NE
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 136142
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.