ACE Schools Plymouth is an alternative provision academy in Plymouth for children and young people aged 4 to 19.
- Ages 4–19
- 236 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 236 (places for 264)
- Headteacher
- Ms Ruth Westwood (Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Reach South Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2016
- Free school meals
- 55.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Plymouth
- School reference (URN)
- 142835
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Plymouth council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2019; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Martins Gate, Bretonside, Plymouth, PL4 0AT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Chapel Bridge School Independent · Ages 6–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Stoke Damerel Community College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.3 miles
- Oreston Community Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
By need in Plymouth: Moderate learning (5) · Autism (4) · Speech and language (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · SEMH (3) · PMLD (3) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about ACE Schools Plymouth
How do I get a place at ACE Schools Plymouth?
Places at ACE Schools Plymouth are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Plymouth council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does ACE Schools Plymouth take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is ACE Schools Plymouth’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is ACE Schools Plymouth?
Martins Gate, Bretonside, Plymouth, PL4 0AT, in Plymouth.
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