Plume School

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.