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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
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Last inspected: 23 April 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. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 56% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% 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%. | 59% | 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other5.1%
Black African3.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.40631, -4.17555 · PL5 2AF
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN147967
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.marineacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Marine Academy Plymouth rated by Ofsted?
Marine Academy Plymouth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Marine Academy Plymouth a good school?
Marine Academy Plymouth scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Marine Academy Plymouth in GCSEs?
Marine Academy Plymouth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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