Millbay Academy

URN: 147905 • Plymouth PL1 3EG

Overview

Name
Millbay Academy
URN
147905
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
43.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Ware (since 2025)
Telephone
01752221927
Website
Visit
Address
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG

Summary

Millbay Academy is an all-through free school located in Plymouth's Coastal Quarter, catering to a diverse student body of 549 pupils, with a capacity of 854. The academy prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises creative thinking, innovation, and technological competence. With a strong focus on employability, Millbay Academy aims to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in various professional pathways.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Millbay Academy's core values—Courage, Curiosity, Creativity, Respect, and Resilience—reflect its dedication to social justice and equity in education. The academy actively supports students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides a range of resources to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.

Millbay Academy collaborates with various partner organisations to enhance career education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) for its students. The school is dedicated to being a responsible member of the community, ensuring that all young people are prepared to become empathetic and independent contributors to society.

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Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
3 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
854
Pupils
549
Boys
253
Girls
296
FSM %
56.60
Open date
2020-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 549 253 296 854 56.60
2024-09-11 545 260 285 854 55.70
2023-09-11 555 275 280 854 45.90
2022-09-11 555 275 280 854 45.90
2021-09-11 644 329 314 38.30
2020-09-11 1020

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