Marine Academy Plymouth
About Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Plymouth was rated Good across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a significant turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2017. The school now holds Good marks for overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. However, the headline exam metric tells a more nuanced story: the school’s Progress 8 score is -0.35, which is below the national average and places it in the ‘Below average’ banding. This means that, on average, pupils achieve about a third of a grade less per subject than students with similar starting points nationally. In the local authority of Plymouth, where the average Progress 8 score is -0.04, Marine Academy ranks 15th out of 18 secondary schools. It sits in the bottom 50% nationally, at the 74th percentile among 3,141 schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marine Academy Plymouth
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications