Mayflower Academy

About Mayflower Academy

Mayflower Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 440 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher David Sammels, it falls under Plymouth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1428th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 65 in Plymouth.

Mayflower Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 59 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mayflower Academy include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, Mayflower Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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