Education

Proud, resilient, and respectful – Austin Farm Academy started the Autumn term with a definite spring in its step sharing news of its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Austin Farm Academy, part of Westcountry Schools Trust in the heart of Plymouth, has undergone a remarkable transformation, securing an overall ‘Good’ rating in their most recent Ofsted inspection published September 19, 2023....

A sporty Exmouth group who promote wellbeing, community spirit and keeping active has received money from Devon & Cornwall Police to fund open water swimming courses.

The Tri-Hards have been given £1,275 to fund the training and the money has been dished out as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The group was established in 2017 and now has more than 400 members from...

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved an excellent set of GCSE Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement for them, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

13% of all grades awarded were a 9, 30% were at 9-8 and an impressive 49% of all grades were at 7, 8 or 9.

...

Students and staff at Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.

This year, students at the Academy have excelled, achieving a year of great results. Many students are now preparing to head on to sixth form, apprenticeship or college.

The Academy is particularly proud of the...