The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
12% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 549
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Bisco
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Primary · 341m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 436m away
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 540m away
High Street Primary Academy
Primary · 597m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 603m away
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 780m away
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · 808m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 868m away
Questions parents ask
What is Millbay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Millbay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Millbay Academy?
Millbay Academy currently has 549 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Millbay Academy take?
Millbay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Millbay Academy?
Millbay Academy is in Plymouth, PL1 3EG, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Millbay Academy have a sixth form?
No, Millbay Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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