Plympton Academy

Those who study at Plympton Academy enjoy the
opportunity to engage in a range of competitive
and lifestyle activities that are on offer through
curricular and extra-curricular programmes.
Students regularly visit our state-of-the-art Fitness
Suite to develop their own health and well-being
and many students also represent the Academy in
a variety of sporting events. The Sports Leadership
Programme provides further opportunities for
experiences and qualifications for those who
have an interest in leadership by leading/assisting
with Academy and local community clubs and
events.

Our Sixth Form students are the cornerstone to
our student council; they direct the other year
groups and act as ambassadors for positive change.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
leadership through roles such as Head Student,
Head of Diversity, Head of Communication or
Head of Charity. We also have heads of each of
our houses. Through such avenues the Sixth Form
work directly with the community, the staff and the
school management team to instigate
positive change.

We believe that each student should have the
opportunity to develop transferable skills required
in the workplace. As such, we make use of tutor
time for students to pick wider curriculum activities
which promote teamwork, communication
and a sense of community. Students have the
chance to act as mentors to younger students,
become charity ambassadors or even support the
community by arranging cross-generation events.