Best 3 All-through schools in South West – 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 all-through schools: Cranbrook Education Campus (All-through) in Exeter; Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (All-through) in Bournemouth; Millbay Academy (All-through) in Plymouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cranbrook Education Campus, Livingstone Academy Bournemouth and Millbay Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Exeter, Devon, Bournemouth and Plymouth, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Cranbrook Education Campus), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Cranbrook Education Campus (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,400, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, Aspirations Academies Trust and Reach South Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Cranbrook Education Campus EX5 7EE	Livingstone Academy Bournemouth BH1 1PA	Millbay Academy PL1 3EG
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Free schools
Location	Exeter Devon EX5 7EE	Bournemouth BH1 1PA	Plymouth Devon PL1 3EG
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Jun 2024	2 20 May 2024	2 24 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1020	1510	854
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust	Aspirations Academies Trust	Reach South Academy Trust
Website	www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk	www.livingstone-aspirations.org	millbayacademy.org
Telephone	01404823293	01202124555	01752221927
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Cranbrook Education Campus

EX5 7EE

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX5 7EE
Ofsted: 2 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk
Telephone: 01404823293

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

BH1 1PA

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Bournemouth
BH1 1PA
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aspirations Academies Trust
Website: www.livingstone-aspirations.org
Telephone: 01202124555

Millbay Academy

PL1 3EG

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL1 3EG
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Reach South Academy Trust
Website: millbayacademy.org
Telephone: 01752221927

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.