Lipson Academy
@lipsonacademy.bsky.social
The highest performing non-selective school in Plymouth
LATEST students to reap a cinematic reward for their positive contribution to #LipsonLife💙 were 52 Year 9s
The Lipson good guys took a trip to the Vue to see Bad Guys 2 and could have given the screen stars a lesson on manners and behaviour!
The Lipson good guys took a trip to the Vue to see Bad Guys 2 and could have given the screen stars a lesson on manners and behaviour!
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
LATEST students to reap a cinematic reward for their positive contribution to #LipsonLife💙 were 52 Year 9s
The Lipson good guys took a trip to the Vue to see Bad Guys 2 and could have given the screen stars a lesson on manners and behaviour!
The Lipson good guys took a trip to the Vue to see Bad Guys 2 and could have given the screen stars a lesson on manners and behaviour!
WE love to reward students for their positive contribution to #LipsonLife💙
That includes taking 160 Year 7s to the cinema as recognition for some well wicked behaviour
(See what we did there?)
That includes taking 160 Year 7s to the cinema as recognition for some well wicked behaviour
(See what we did there?)
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
WE love to reward students for their positive contribution to #LipsonLife💙
That includes taking 160 Year 7s to the cinema as recognition for some well wicked behaviour
(See what we did there?)
That includes taking 160 Year 7s to the cinema as recognition for some well wicked behaviour
(See what we did there?)
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
AMAZING endorsement from the Engagement Platform's latest report -"Acting on the Engagement Gap – Insights from the Research Cohort" - for what we do each day
"Staff express a deep emotional investment in their pupils...
Read the report ⬇️
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#LipsonLife 💙
"Staff express a deep emotional investment in their pupils...
Read the report ⬇️
lnkd.in/eXppdn8X
#LipsonLife 💙
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
AMAZING endorsement from the Engagement Platform's latest report -"Acting on the Engagement Gap – Insights from the Research Cohort" - for what we do each day
"Staff express a deep emotional investment in their pupils...
Read the report ⬇️
lnkd.in/eXppdn8X
#LipsonLife 💙
"Staff express a deep emotional investment in their pupils...
Read the report ⬇️
lnkd.in/eXppdn8X
#LipsonLife 💙
"Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels"
Super excited to have been selected for this groundbreaking scheme.
www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels
#LipsonLife💙
Super excited to have been selected for this groundbreaking scheme.
www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels
#LipsonLife💙
Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels
Schools across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels.
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"Schools to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels"
Super excited to have been selected for this groundbreaking scheme.
www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels
#LipsonLife💙
Super excited to have been selected for this groundbreaking scheme.
www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels
#LipsonLife💙
Good too see so many at our Sixth Form Opening Evening as students discovered what makes Lipson Sixth Form special and what we offer next year
To book a bespoke tour, or for any questions, email: sixthform@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
Look forward to hearing from you
#LipsonLife💙
To book a bespoke tour, or for any questions, email: sixthform@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
Look forward to hearing from you
#LipsonLife💙
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Good too see so many at our Sixth Form Opening Evening as students discovered what makes Lipson Sixth Form special and what we offer next year
To book a bespoke tour, or for any questions, email: sixthform@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
Look forward to hearing from you
#LipsonLife💙
To book a bespoke tour, or for any questions, email: sixthform@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
Look forward to hearing from you
#LipsonLife💙
Peter Friend, Aiden Sadler and Tristan Watts did the Academy proud in an Under-16 Table Tennis competition at Eggbuckland
☑️Unbeaten
☑️Sporting
☑️Mannered
☑️Engaging
#LipsonLife 💙
☑️Unbeaten
☑️Sporting
☑️Mannered
☑️Engaging
#LipsonLife 💙
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Peter Friend, Aiden Sadler and Tristan Watts did the Academy proud in an Under-16 Table Tennis competition at Eggbuckland
☑️Unbeaten
☑️Sporting
☑️Mannered
☑️Engaging
#LipsonLife 💙
☑️Unbeaten
☑️Sporting
☑️Mannered
☑️Engaging
#LipsonLife 💙
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
OUR super Year 7&8 Young Carers enjoyed a well-deserved treat recently - a cinema trip to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The YCs balance school life with home responsibilities and we proudly support them with opportunities to relax, connect with friends, and have fun
#LipsonLife 💙
The YCs balance school life with home responsibilities and we proudly support them with opportunities to relax, connect with friends, and have fun
#LipsonLife 💙
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
OUR super Year 7&8 Young Carers enjoyed a well-deserved treat recently - a cinema trip to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The YCs balance school life with home responsibilities and we proudly support them with opportunities to relax, connect with friends, and have fun
#LipsonLife 💙
The YCs balance school life with home responsibilities and we proudly support them with opportunities to relax, connect with friends, and have fun
#LipsonLife 💙
IF you are contemplating what you might like to do post Year 11 - and where you might like to do it - we would love to assist you...
#LipsonLife 💙
#LipsonLife 💙
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
IF you are contemplating what you might like to do post Year 11 - and where you might like to do it - we would love to assist you...
#LipsonLife 💙
#LipsonLife 💙
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"WHEN you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today"
Weather-aware indoor Remembrance observation this year with our young friends from Marine Academy, Salisbury Road, High View and Prince Rock
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#LestWeForget
Weather-aware indoor Remembrance observation this year with our young friends from Marine Academy, Salisbury Road, High View and Prince Rock
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"WHEN you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today"
Weather-aware indoor Remembrance observation this year with our young friends from Marine Academy, Salisbury Road, High View and Prince Rock
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#LestWeForget
Weather-aware indoor Remembrance observation this year with our young friends from Marine Academy, Salisbury Road, High View and Prince Rock
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#LestWeForget
IN keeping with the nation, students and staff will be observing a two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am
Please be mindful that our communications will be temporarily suspended on or around that time
Thank you
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
Please be mindful that our communications will be temporarily suspended on or around that time
Thank you
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
IN keeping with the nation, students and staff will be observing a two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am
Please be mindful that our communications will be temporarily suspended on or around that time
Thank you
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
Please be mindful that our communications will be temporarily suspended on or around that time
Thank you
#LipsonLife 💙
#ArmisticeDay
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
A HUGE shoutout to Year 9s Eugene Fitzsimons and Joseph Andrews-McCloskey on their selection to represent the Plymouth Schoolboys football team this seson
Dedication, teamwork and hard work have truly paid off - we are incredibly proud of you
Back of the net!
#LipsonLife 💙
Dedication, teamwork and hard work have truly paid off - we are incredibly proud of you
Back of the net!
#LipsonLife 💙
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A HUGE shoutout to Year 9s Eugene Fitzsimons and Joseph Andrews-McCloskey on their selection to represent the Plymouth Schoolboys football team this seson
Dedication, teamwork and hard work have truly paid off - we are incredibly proud of you
Back of the net!
#LipsonLife 💙
Dedication, teamwork and hard work have truly paid off - we are incredibly proud of you
Back of the net!
#LipsonLife 💙
November 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
IF you want to know about the many and varied opportunities available to Sixth Formers in 2026-27, please go here:
bit.ly/6thformprospectus26-7
Or here:
www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/sixth-form
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
bit.ly/6thformprospectus26-7
Or here:
www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/sixth-form
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
Sixth Form Prospectus 2026-2027 | PDF to Flipbook
Discover the opportunities awaiting you in our dynamic and supportive Sixth Form. Our interactive prospectus flipbook provides a comprehensive overview of the academic pathways, enrichment opportuniti...
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
IF you want to know about the many and varied opportunities available to Sixth Formers in 2026-27, please go here:
bit.ly/6thformprospectus26-7
Or here:
www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/sixth-form
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
bit.ly/6thformprospectus26-7
Or here:
www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/sixth-form
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
DIARY DATE
Sixth Form Open Evening
🗓️ Thursday, November 13
📌 The Muse
⌚️ 6pm
Sixth Formers' view➡️bit.ly/lcadontlisten
Plymouth Live➡️bit.ly/bestsixthform
Further information on courses and application details ➡️bit.ly/sixthformwebsite
#LipsonLife💙
Sixth Form Open Evening
🗓️ Thursday, November 13
📌 The Muse
⌚️ 6pm
Sixth Formers' view➡️bit.ly/lcadontlisten
Plymouth Live➡️bit.ly/bestsixthform
Further information on courses and application details ➡️bit.ly/sixthformwebsite
#LipsonLife💙
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
DIARY DATE
Sixth Form Open Evening
🗓️ Thursday, November 13
📌 The Muse
⌚️ 6pm
Sixth Formers' view➡️bit.ly/lcadontlisten
Plymouth Live➡️bit.ly/bestsixthform
Further information on courses and application details ➡️bit.ly/sixthformwebsite
#LipsonLife💙
Sixth Form Open Evening
🗓️ Thursday, November 13
📌 The Muse
⌚️ 6pm
Sixth Formers' view➡️bit.ly/lcadontlisten
Plymouth Live➡️bit.ly/bestsixthform
Further information on courses and application details ➡️bit.ly/sixthformwebsite
#LipsonLife💙
YEAR 12 Health & Social Care students relished the opportunity to go to the @plymuni.bsky.social for an H&SC Showcase, at which they were able to explore many different routes into health and social care
#LipsonLife💙
#LipsonLife💙
October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
YEAR 12 Health & Social Care students relished the opportunity to go to the @plymuni.bsky.social for an H&SC Showcase, at which they were able to explore many different routes into health and social care
#LipsonLife💙
#LipsonLife💙
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Delighted to be named among the country's top schools in the 2025 Edurio Awards
Survey specialists Edurio put us – as representatives of the Ted Wragg Trust – in the national top 10 in 4 categories recognising outstanding achievement in the education community
#LipsonLife💙
Survey specialists Edurio put us – as representatives of the Ted Wragg Trust – in the national top 10 in 4 categories recognising outstanding achievement in the education community
#LipsonLife💙
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Delighted to be named among the country's top schools in the 2025 Edurio Awards
Survey specialists Edurio put us – as representatives of the Ted Wragg Trust – in the national top 10 in 4 categories recognising outstanding achievement in the education community
#LipsonLife💙
Survey specialists Edurio put us – as representatives of the Ted Wragg Trust – in the national top 10 in 4 categories recognising outstanding achievement in the education community
#LipsonLife💙
It has been a busy and demanding week for our wonderful teachers
So you can imagine their relief and delight when they arrived at work on Friday to find a South Coast coffee truck serving gratis drinks and goodies
Absolutely and fully deserved
#LipsonLife 💙
So you can imagine their relief and delight when they arrived at work on Friday to find a South Coast coffee truck serving gratis drinks and goodies
Absolutely and fully deserved
#LipsonLife 💙
October 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It has been a busy and demanding week for our wonderful teachers
So you can imagine their relief and delight when they arrived at work on Friday to find a South Coast coffee truck serving gratis drinks and goodies
Absolutely and fully deserved
#LipsonLife 💙
So you can imagine their relief and delight when they arrived at work on Friday to find a South Coast coffee truck serving gratis drinks and goodies
Absolutely and fully deserved
#LipsonLife 💙
BEEN a pleasure to partner with internationally-renowned saxophonist Tommaso Starace and students from other schools for a Jazz Improvisation Workshop in the Muse today.
Absolute joyous sounds all day - from Tomasso and eager future Tomassos.
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
Absolute joyous sounds all day - from Tomasso and eager future Tomassos.
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
BEEN a pleasure to partner with internationally-renowned saxophonist Tommaso Starace and students from other schools for a Jazz Improvisation Workshop in the Muse today.
Absolute joyous sounds all day - from Tomasso and eager future Tomassos.
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
Absolute joyous sounds all day - from Tomasso and eager future Tomassos.
#LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶
First Golden Ticket event of the new school year...and, this year, students will have their ticket signed and dated to take home to parents or carers
This time, the reward, dispensed by Head of Year 7 Miss McVicker, was a treat from the wonderful Mila's Bakery 😋
#LipsonLife 💙
This time, the reward, dispensed by Head of Year 7 Miss McVicker, was a treat from the wonderful Mila's Bakery 😋
#LipsonLife 💙
October 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
First Golden Ticket event of the new school year...and, this year, students will have their ticket signed and dated to take home to parents or carers
This time, the reward, dispensed by Head of Year 7 Miss McVicker, was a treat from the wonderful Mila's Bakery 😋
#LipsonLife 💙
This time, the reward, dispensed by Head of Year 7 Miss McVicker, was a treat from the wonderful Mila's Bakery 😋
#LipsonLife 💙
ICYMI
Stars of the show at Tuesday's Department for Education conference at Sandy Park, Exeter, were not Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Lipson Head Martin Brook, who played second fiddle to Academy musicians - seen here playing Earth Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove'
😍
#LipsonLife 💙
Stars of the show at Tuesday's Department for Education conference at Sandy Park, Exeter, were not Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Lipson Head Martin Brook, who played second fiddle to Academy musicians - seen here playing Earth Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove'
😍
#LipsonLife 💙
October 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
ICYMI
Stars of the show at Tuesday's Department for Education conference at Sandy Park, Exeter, were not Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Lipson Head Martin Brook, who played second fiddle to Academy musicians - seen here playing Earth Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove'
😍
#LipsonLife 💙
Stars of the show at Tuesday's Department for Education conference at Sandy Park, Exeter, were not Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Lipson Head Martin Brook, who played second fiddle to Academy musicians - seen here playing Earth Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove'
😍
#LipsonLife 💙
DELEGATES and guests - including Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson - at the Department for Education Conference were welcomed by the Academy Band and Choir
‘Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child’ at Sandy Park, Exeter fell under the RISE: South West banner
#LipsonLife 💙
‘Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child’ at Sandy Park, Exeter fell under the RISE: South West banner
#LipsonLife 💙
October 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
DELEGATES and guests - including Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson - at the Department for Education Conference were welcomed by the Academy Band and Choir
‘Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child’ at Sandy Park, Exeter fell under the RISE: South West banner
#LipsonLife 💙
‘Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child’ at Sandy Park, Exeter fell under the RISE: South West banner
#LipsonLife 💙