Marlborough Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marlborough Primary Academy.

Plymouth, PL14NJ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Morice Square
Devonport
Plymouth, PL14NJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143891
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
244 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
111
Free School Meals
46.8% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 100.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
111 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.5 per year)

Up 5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

aspiration resilience excellence integrity service

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Steph Macdonald welcomes families to Marlborough Primary Academy, emphasising Visible Learning in the curriculum, high expectations, emotional wellbeing, and partnership within Reach South.

Curriculum Highlights

Visible Learning is at the heart of Marlborough Primary Academy's curriculum. Curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners, providing rich, memorable and meaningful experiences.

SEND Provision

We can support your child to achieve the very best they can; we value input from parents; extra support may be provided as needed; Plymouth Local Offer and Dyslexia Best Practice Guidance are referenced as resources.

Admissions Criteria

Planned admission number is 30 per year; ages 4–11; Reception admitted to the September after turning five (1 September to 31 August); contact Plymouth City Council for admissions; Admission 2025-26 and 2026-27; Consultation on admission arrangements 2027-28.

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