Millbay Academy

A good free schools school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Millbay Academy.

Plymouth, PL13EG Ofsted: Good Age 3-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
43.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.51
English & Maths grade 4+ %
39.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.1%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
22 Millbay Road
Plymouth, PL13EG
Phone
1752221927
Website
millbayacademy.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147905
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
Website
https://millbayacademy.org/
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
545
Free School Meals
56.3% (307 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
545 pupils
3-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"EVERYBODY MATTERS, EVERY MOMENT COUNTS"

Courage Curiosity Creativity Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Millbay Academy. The transition process is comprehensive and we offer support every step of the way.

Facilities

Wing Classrooms LAB 4 Reception Area First Aid Room North Wing Classrooms and Offices Playground Kitchen facilities Canteen expansion

Curriculum Highlights

Think Like a Creative mindset Mathematics Curriculum English Curriculum Science Curriculum Geography Curriculum History Curriculum MFL Curriculum Computer Science Curriculum PE Curriculum Drama Curriculum Creative Media Production Curriculum Culinary Arts Curriculum Art And Design Curriculum DT & Engineering Curriculum Music Curriculum Photography Curriculum PSHE Curriculum KS4 curriculum (compulsory and optional subjects) Options Portal