The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 975
- FSM
- 44.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jen Brimming
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarine Academy Primary
Primary · Very close
Mount Tamar School
Special school · 323m away
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 334m away
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 379m away
Victoria Road Primary
Primary · 783m away
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ernesettle Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marine Academy Plymouth's Ofsted rating?
Marine Academy Plymouth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Plymouth?
Marine Academy Plymouth currently has 975 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marine Academy Plymouth take?
Marine Academy Plymouth caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marine Academy Plymouth?
Marine Academy Plymouth is in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marine Academy Plymouth have a sixth form?
Yes, Marine Academy Plymouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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