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Plume School
Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,786
Capacity
1,841
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, placing it in the top 66% of schools nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 49%, with 12% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more rigorous academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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51.72930, 0.67660 · CM9 6AB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137790
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.plume.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Plume School rated by Ofsted?
Plume School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Plume School a good school?
Plume School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Plume School in GCSEs?
Plume School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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