Lipson Co-operative Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Lipson Co-operative Academy
Address: Bernice Terrace, Lipson
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL4 7PG
Telephone Number: 01752 671318
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Tom Goodman
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1131 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136668
DfE Number: 879/4187
UKPRN: 10033383
UPRN: 100041061507
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: Efford and Lipson (E05002082)

Easting & Northing: 249442E, 55645N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 22' 55.26" N 4° 7' 7.97" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9VJJ+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lipson Vale Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Salisbury Road Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Laira Green Primary School (0.8km)
  4. High View School (1.0km)
  5. Prince Rock Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Plymouth High School for Girls (1.2km)
  7. Mount Street Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Hyde Park Infants' School (1.4km)
  9. Plymouth College (1.4km)
  10. Compton CofE Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Andrew Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Inebi Alfred - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Martin Brook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Abi Croot - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Lucie Garland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Tom Goodman - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Paul Greenway - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Mark Harvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Adam Hodgess - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • David Lane - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Graham Roser - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Daniel Watling - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.