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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.1 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
549
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality 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. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 95% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.4%
White Other11.3%
Black African10.6%
Other6.0%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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50.36859, -4.15320 · PL1 3EG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Millbay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Millbay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Millbay Academy a good school?
Millbay Academy scores 25.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Millbay Academy in GCSEs?
Millbay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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