Plume School

URN: 137790 • Maldon CM9 6AB

Overview

Name
Plume School
URN
137790
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PLUME SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Baster (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01621854681
Website
Visit
Address
Fambridge Road, Maldon CM9 6AB

Summary

Plume School, located in Maldon, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,786 students and a capacity of 1,841. The academy prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to empower students to achieve their academic, sporting, and personal potential. With a strong emphasis on a broad and balanced curriculum, Plume School serves as the sole provider of secondary education in the area, ensuring that local students receive a comprehensive educational experience.

The school operates across two campuses, catering to different year groups, and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and science initiatives. Plume School has also recently celebrated its success in sixth form education, achieving the highest progress rate in Essex for the Summer 2024 examination series, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence.

Community engagement is a core value at Plume School, with strong links to local organisations and businesses. The academy encourages parental involvement and provides resources for parents to stay informed about their child's learning journey. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the academy directly.

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Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PLUME SCHOOL
Capacity
1841
Pupils
1786
Boys
911
Girls
875
FSM %
24.90
Open date
2012-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1786 911 875 1841 24.90
2024-09-11 1736 899 837 1841 22.50
2023-09-11 1727 922 805 1841 16.90
2022-09-11 1727 922 805 1841 16.90
2021-09-11 1734 903 831 1841 13.30
2020-09-11 1702 888 814 1841 12.50

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