Marine Academy Plymouth

URN: 136166 • Plymouth PL5 2AF

Overview

Name
Marine Academy Plymouth
URN
136166
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
32.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Leigh Withers (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Trevithick Road, Plymouth PL5 2AF

Summary

Marine Academy Plymouth is a mixed secondary academy located in St Budeaux, Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 799 students and a capacity of 1,152. The academy is committed to providing a world-class education, aiming to equip every student with the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed academically and in their future careers. The school's ethos is built on three core values: Aim High, Be Kind, and Don’t Give Up, fostering a culture of ambition, respect, and resilience among students.

The curriculum at Marine Academy is designed to support students in achieving their full potential, with a strong emphasis on preparing them for university and professional pathways. The academy promotes good behaviour through high expectations and a clear policy framework, celebrating student achievements regularly to reinforce positive conduct.

Marine Academy values strong communication with parents and carers, encouraging them to engage with the school regarding any queries. The academy provides various channels for contact, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their child's education. Regular events, including open mornings and parents' evenings, are scheduled to facilitate this partnership.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1152
Pupils
799
Boys
421
Girls
378
FSM %
34.40
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
2020-03-31
Last Ofsted
2017-11-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 799 421 378 1152 34.40
2024-09-11 799 421 378 1152 34.40
2023-09-11 799 421 378 1152 34.40
2022-09-11 799 421 378 1152 34.40
2021-09-11 799 421 378 1152 34.40
2020-09-11 799 421 378 1152 34.40

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