ACE Schools Plymouth

Contact details for the school

School Name: ACE Schools Plymouth
Address: Martins Gate, Bretonside
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL4 0AT
Telephone Number: 01752 396100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Reach South Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach South Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Ms Ruth Westwood
Capacity: 264
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 236 (66% boys & 34% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 55.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142835
DfE Number: 879/1106
UKPRN: 10056716
UPRN: 100041061588
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: St Peter and the Waterfront (E05002094)

Easting & Northing: 248191E, 54436N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 22' 14.98" N 4° 8' 9.52" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9VC7+8J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lise Albert - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr Simon Arthurs - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Carole Burgoyne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Mr David Furze - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Mr Michael Herron - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Ms Rachel Illingworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr Ian Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Karen Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Ms Lisa Reader - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Mr Graeme Thornton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Ruth Westwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).