Special academy · Plymouth

Courtlands School

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Plymouth council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Before and after school

This club is registered with Ofsted at the school's postcode, so usually run on the school site:

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Ofsted inspection

Report card, 10 February 2026. Ofsted now grades each area separately, from exceptional to urgent improvement, with no single overall grade.

Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Needs attention
Achievement
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Needs attention

Safeguarding standards: met.

Previous inspection, 5 March 2024. Overall: Inadequate

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Special academy
Phase
Special
Ages
4–11
Pupils
101 (capacity 100)
Gender
Mixed
Academy trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Phone
01752776848
Address
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
Website
courtlandsacademy.org

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