Marine Academy Primary

A outstanding free schools school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marine Academy Primary.

Plymouth, PL52AF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
15 March 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trevithick Road
St. Budeaux
Plymouth, PL52AF
Phone
1752213939
Website
marineacademy.org.uk/primary

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139604
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2AF
Website
www.marineacademy.org.uk/primary
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
518 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
507
Free School Meals
27.1% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.4 (10.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
507 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Stars Shine Brighter!"

Ambition Love Moral purpose Fundamental British Values Bravery Collaboration Resilience Resourcefulness Reflect on learning Respect for cultures and others Willingness to take risks and try new things Lifelong love of learning

Facilities

Dogs: Watson and Wilma Rabbits Guinea pigs Chickens

Curriculum Highlights

The Marine Curriculum is comprehensive and knowledge-based with clear progression and learning goals across the National Curriculum. Knowledge organisers, bespoke work booklets, and resources written for each subject and year group. Trips funded by the Academy, six times per year (fully funded). Curriculum is taught with cross-subject connections through themes; learning has context and links to the local area/history. Curriculum emphasises international mindedness and aims to develop culturally aware, globally minded citizens.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club starting at 7:30am; After School Club ending at 6:00pm

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