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.