Millbay Academy, Plymouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
56.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 95%. Maths has improved from 82% to 95%. Writing has improved from 76% to 95%.
Class Sizes
18.6
Avg class size
4.0
Infant (KS1)
12.7
KS2
25
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
526 pupils
600 capacity
74 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Plymouth
Admissions Demand - Plymouth
Places available
3,266
Applications
2,784
Got 1st preference
89.5%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Secondary admissions across Plymouth (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.70529%
Overall absence
42.04545%
Persistent absence
616
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Millbay Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Mary
High Street Primary Academy
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Fletewood School and Nursery
Mount Street Primary School
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