Arts University Plymouth
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Plymouth PL4 8AT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Students are prepared well for higher education by teachers.
Career Advice and Guidance: Impartial careers advice and guidance available weekly from a qualified adviser.
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding policies; appropriate staff training and secure recruitment checks.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff responsible for safeguarding are appropriately trained.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Students feel safe and issues raised are taken seriously.
Work Experience/Internships: Only a small minority benefit from well-planned work experience.
Academic Performance: Nearly all students achieve their qualifications and first-choice destinations for higher education.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers assess students' starting points and focus on weaker skills, especially language and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is excellent; respectful towards staff and peers.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work well as a team and provide daily coordinated feedback to students.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Daily targets and feedback help students improve and maintain portfolios.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors challenge senior leaders while supporting new ideas.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers do not plan sufficient work experience and some drawing skills need improvement.
STEM Facilities: Students strengthen skills using university鈥檚 advanced resources like 3D printing.
School Culture and Ethos: Calm, friendly community with respect for diversity.
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Arts University Plymouth is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Devon, South West.
It has 1500 students from age 16-40 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our specialist Pre-Degree study programmes offer ambitious creatives a dedicated Pre-Degree & Sixth Form campus to develop their unique perspective, meet like minded people and gain the sought-after skills necessary to progress onto Higher Education study or industry.
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Awards and recognition
Arts University Plymouth awarded Silver in the Small or Specialist Institution category of the UK’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Reviews submitted by students allowed for the university to be shortlisted in the Small or Specialist category, with a panel of judges naming Arts University Plymouth the winner
Students have rated Arts University Plymouth above the national average in every category of the National Student Survey 2023, and as the highest scoring arts university in multiple categories
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 27th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 16th Feb 2025 - 20th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 4th Apr 2025 - 18th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 5th May 2025 - 9th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 19th Jun 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2025 - 24th Oct 2025 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 3rd Nov 2025 - 19th Dec 2025 |
| Spring Term | 5th Jan 2026 - 13th Feb 2026 |
| Spring Term-2 | 23rd Feb 2026 - 3rd Apr 2026 |
| Summer Term | 20th Apr 2026 - 1st May 2026 |
| Summer Term-2 | 6th May 2025 - 19th Jun 2026 |
