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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Exam Policies (other)
- Glossary of Terms (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies Sixth form (other)
- Uniform Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Plume School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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