Best 3 Not applicable schools in Plymouth – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Mill Ford School (Not applicable) in Plymouth; ACE Schools Plymouth (Not applicable) in Plymouth; Longcause Community Special School (Not applicable) in Plymouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Mill Ford School, ACE Schools Plymouth and Longcause Community Special School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy alternative provision converter type located around Plymouth, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Mill Ford School), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (ACE Schools Plymouth), published Mar 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Mill Ford School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 50–55%, range 45–50%–55–60%; all within the TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED trust.

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Attribute	Mill Ford School PL5 2PY	ACE Schools Plymouth PL4 0AT	Longcause Community Special School PL7 1JB
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Plymouth Devon PL5 2PY	Plymouth Devon PL4 0AT	Plymouth Devon PL7 1JB
Latest Ofsted	1 22 Jul 2024	2 14 Mar 2019	2 20 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	108	264	116
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Plymouth (879)	TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED	Plymouth (879)
Website	www.millfordschool.co.uk	www.aceschools.transformingfutures.org.uk	www.longcausespecialschool.com
Telephone	01752300270	01752396100	01752336881
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Mill Ford School

PL5 2PY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL5 2PY
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Plymouth (879)
Website: www.millfordschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01752300270

ACE Schools Plymouth

PL4 0AT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0AT
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TRANSFORMING FUTURES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.aceschools.transformingfutures.org.uk
Telephone: 01752396100

Longcause Community Special School

PL7 1JB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL7 1JB
Ofsted: 2 20 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Plymouth (879)
Website: www.longcausespecialschool.com
Telephone: 01752336881

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.