The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Sammels
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHam Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · Very close
Ford Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Devonport High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Drake Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
College Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mayflower Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mayflower Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayflower Academy?
Mayflower Academy currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayflower Academy take?
Mayflower Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mayflower Academy?
Mayflower Academy is in Plymouth, PL2 2NJ, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayflower Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mayflower Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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