Plume School

URN: 115318 • Maldon CM9 6AB

Overview

Name
Plume School
URN
115318
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Stephenson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Fambridge Road, Maldon CM9 6AB

Summary

Plume Academy, located in Maldon, Essex, serves as the sole provider of secondary education in the area. As a foundation school, it offers a mixed-gender environment for students aged 11 to 18, with a capacity of 1,841. The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive and respectful atmosphere, where students are encouraged to achieve their academic and personal potential.

The curriculum at Plume Academy is broad and balanced, catering to students of all abilities. The academy also hosts a thriving sixth form, which has recently been recognised for achieving the highest progress rate in Essex. In addition to academic subjects, Plume offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community engagement, helping students to develop resilience and resourcefulness.

Plume Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, maintaining links with local organisations and businesses. Parents are encouraged to engage with their child’s education through regular communication with teachers and participation in events such as parents' evenings. The academy’s commitment to character education and personal development underpins its ethos of ambition, respect, resilience, and community.

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Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1841
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-12-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1841
2024-09-11 1841
2023-09-11 1841
2022-09-11 1841
2021-09-11 1841
2020-09-11 1841

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