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Millbay Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareREACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPlymouth, PL1 3EG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

550

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Attainment 8

36.9

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Plymouth

#2,882 of 3,216 nationally

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Millbay Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Plymouth, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Millbay Academy is a free schools in Plymouth, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 549 pupils on roll, of whom 59% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9, placing the school #17 in Plymouth and #2,882 of 3,216 nationally. 27.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 5% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #13 of 19 primaries in Plymouth and #1,406 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 20.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

27.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.6%

Entering EBacc9.50%

EBacc APS3.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7.70%

EBacc APS2.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS2.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

95%

LA 61%

Reading95% LA 71%

Writing95% LA 70%

Maths95% LA 70%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading82% LA 69% · Eng 74%

Writing76% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths82% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 54%England 60%

Reading71% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Writing63% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths61% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.8

Read

LA -0.3

0.4 to 5.1

2.3

Write

LA 0.3

0.1 to 4.6

0.9

Maths

LA -0.2

-1.3 to 3.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-06-23

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

13.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.5%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 549 pupils. During this period, there were 75 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	549	75	13.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	566	156	27.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	536	74	13.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	545	61	11.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	563	112	19.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	564	91	16.1%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	550	79	14.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	542	61	11.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	560	49	8.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	555	42	7.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	557	43	7.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	645	40	6.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	644	13	2.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	689	52	7.5%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Spring term)	0	25	-	3.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree53%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree58%

disagree6%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree47%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree58%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree45%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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