The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 287 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 160 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,786
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- PLUME SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Tom Baster (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaldon Court Preparatory School
Independent · 371m away
Maldon Primary School
Primary · 465m away
All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 537m away
Wentworth Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Heybridge Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Plume School a selective school?
No. Plume School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Plume School's Ofsted rating?
Plume School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plume School?
Plume School currently has 1,786 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plume School take?
Plume School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Plume School?
Plume School is in Maldon, CM9 6AB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plume School have a sixth form?
Yes, Plume School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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