What did School Atlas judge Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lipson Co-operative Academy?

Lipson Co-operative Academy has 1,131 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lipson Co-operative Academy take?

Lipson Co-operative Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Lipson Co-operative Academy located?

Lipson Co-operative Academy is located in Plymouth, PL4 7PG, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Lipson Co-operative Academy?

Lipson Co-operative Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Lipson Co-operative Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Lipson Co-operative Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 2.63 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Lipson Co-operative Academy?

When Lipson Co-operative Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker; 3. Siblings — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: (a) straight-line distance from home to school; then (b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres), an electronic list randomiser is used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lipson Co-operative Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Lipson Co-operative Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Lipson Co-operative Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

2.63miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lipson Co-operative Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Lipson Co-operative Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker.
3Siblings — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Named linked school — Other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
6Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: To prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: (a) straight-line distance from home to school; then (b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres), an electronic list randomiser is used.

A child whose EHCP names the school will be admitted without regard to these criteria (stated ahead of the numbered list, not itself numbered). This school does not operate an admissions catchment area. Sibling means a natural, half, legally adopted, or step-brother/sister, or other child in the same single-family household, on roll in Year 7-Year 11 or sixth form, or holding a formal offer of admission to those year groups. Multiple-birth siblings tied for the final place are not subject to random allocation - all are admitted, exceeding PAN if necessary. Lipson Co-operative Academy (Ted Wragg Trust) is a secondary school with sixth form, age range 11-18; not a faith school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lipson Co-operative Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lipson Co-operative Academy?: Lipson Co-operative Academy has 1,131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lipson Co-operative Academy take?: Lipson Co-operative Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lipson Co-operative Academy located?: Lipson Co-operative Academy is located in Plymouth, PL4 7PG, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Lipson Co-operative Academy?: Lipson Co-operative Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Lipson Co-operative Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lipson Co-operative Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 2.63 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lipson Co-operative Academy?: When Lipson Co-operative Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker; 3. Siblings — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: (a) straight-line distance from home to school; then (b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres), an electronic list randomiser is used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lipson Co-operative Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Lipson Co-operative Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.63miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lipson Co-operative Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Lipson Co-operative Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker.
3Siblings — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Named linked school — Other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
6Other children — Other children.

Lipson Co-operative Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lipson Co-operative Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lipson Co-operative Academy?: Lipson Co-operative Academy has 1,131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lipson Co-operative Academy take?: Lipson Co-operative Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lipson Co-operative Academy located?: Lipson Co-operative Academy is located in Plymouth, PL4 7PG, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Lipson Co-operative Academy?: Lipson Co-operative Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Lipson Co-operative Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lipson Co-operative Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 2.63 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lipson Co-operative Academy?: When Lipson Co-operative Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker; 3. Siblings — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: (a) straight-line distance from home to school; then (b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres), an electronic list randomiser is used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lipson Co-operative Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Lipson Co-operative Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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