Marine Academy Plymouth
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Trevithick Road Plymouth PL5 2AF |
| Reference Number | 147967 |
Marine Academy Plymouth has shown notable improvement since its establishment in April 2020, achieving a 'Good' rating in its first inspection under the Education Act 2005. The school has fostered a positive atmosphere where pupils are proud of their achievements, displaying good behaviour and aspirations for their future. The curriculum has been designed ambitiously and logically sequenced to support learning, particularly with the inclusion of a humanities subject and languages in key stage 4. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly regarding attendance and some persistent knowledge gaps among students due to previous curricular weaknesses.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 975 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.23%
Girls: 46.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 91 | 182 |
| 8 | 133 | 100 | 233 |
| 9 | 106 | 93 | 199 |
| 10 | 81 | 68 | 149 |
| 11 | 71 | 62 | 133 |
| 12 | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| 13 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on good manners, respect, and empathy
- High aspirations among pupils for academic achievement
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Significant improvement in sixth-form transition to university
- Active encouragement of reading throughout the school day
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school often enough
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to discuss and learn about diverse beliefs and cultures
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.2 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.75 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 25% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 56 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Marine Academy Primary
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF |
0.09 miles |
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Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT |
0.21 miles |
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW |
0.24 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary
Trelawney Avenue, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RH |
0.49 miles |
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Pemros Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1NE |
0.61 miles |
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL |
0.72 miles |
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Ernesettle Community School
Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RB |
0.73 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
0.82 miles |
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ |
0.84 miles |
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Mayflower Academy
41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ |
0.84 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
0.9 miles |
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Riverside Community Primary School
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD |
0.94 miles |
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2DE |
1.12 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
1.2 miles |
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Drake Primary Academy
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN |
1.23 miles |
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St Peter's RC Primary School
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD |
1.31 miles |
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Montpelier Primary School
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN |
1.33 miles |
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Ford Primary School
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU |
1.38 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW |
1.48 miles |
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College Road Primary School
College Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS |
1.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
0.21 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
0.84 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
0.86 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
1.02 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.15 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.41 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.63 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1.74 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.87 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.87 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
1.9 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
1.98 miles |
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Saltash Community School
Wearde Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AY |
2 miles |
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Plymouth College
|
2.24 miles |
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Fountain Head House School
Saltash Campus, Church Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AE |
2.26 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
2.27 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
2.3 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
2.34 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
2.37 miles |
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Torpoint Community College
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH |
2.46 miles |