The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 522
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Georgina Reid
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarine Academy Plymouth
Secondary · Very close
Mount Tamar School
Special school · Very close
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 366m away
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 442m away
Victoria Road Primary
Primary · 638m away
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ernesettle Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marine Academy Primary's Ofsted rating?
Marine Academy Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Primary?
Marine Academy Primary currently has 522 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marine Academy Primary take?
Marine Academy Primary caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marine Academy Primary?
Marine Academy Primary 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 Primary have a sixth form?
No, Marine Academy Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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