What did Ofsted judge Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Marine Academy Plymouth?

Marine Academy Plymouth has 989 pupils on roll.

What are Marine Academy Plymouth’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 29.2 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Marine Academy Plymouth take?

Marine Academy Plymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Marine Academy Plymouth located?

Marine Academy Plymouth is located in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Marine Academy Plymouth?

Marine Academy Plymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Marine Academy Plymouth?

When Marine Academy Plymouth has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications within the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school (measured from the spatial locator for the school using Plymouth City Council's online mapping system); then b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Plymouth?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Marine Academy Plymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Marine Academy Plymouth

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.
3Sibling on roll — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Named linked school — Other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
6Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: To prioritise applications within the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school (measured from the spatial locator for the school using Plymouth City Council's online mapping system); then b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

A child whose EHCP names the school is admitted without regard to these criteria (not numbered so not listed). This school does not operate an admissions catchment area. The school also has a Year 12 (sixth form) normal round intake with a PAN of 50 for external applicants (in addition to Year 11 students moving up), but the document explicitly states 'See the separate admissions policy for sixth form' for those arrangements, so no Year 12 entry is produced here as no criteria for that point of entry are published in this document. Designated religious character 'No' and no faith-based priority.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Marine Academy Plymouth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Plymouth?: Marine Academy Plymouth has 989 pupils on roll.
What are Marine Academy Plymouth’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 29.2 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Marine Academy Plymouth take?: Marine Academy Plymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Marine Academy Plymouth located?: Marine Academy Plymouth is located in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Marine Academy Plymouth?: Marine Academy Plymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Marine Academy Plymouth?: When Marine Academy Plymouth has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications within the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school (measured from the spatial locator for the school using Plymouth City Council's online mapping system); then b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Plymouth?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Marine Academy Plymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Marine Academy Plymouth

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.
3Sibling on roll — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Named linked school — Other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
6Other children — Other children.

Marine Academy Plymouth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Marine Academy Plymouth's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Plymouth?: Marine Academy Plymouth has 989 pupils on roll.
What are Marine Academy Plymouth’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 45.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 29.2 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Marine Academy Plymouth take?: Marine Academy Plymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Marine Academy Plymouth located?: Marine Academy Plymouth is located in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Marine Academy Plymouth?: Marine Academy Plymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Marine Academy Plymouth?: When Marine Academy Plymouth has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: To prioritise applications within the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school (measured from the spatial locator for the school using Plymouth City Council's online mapping system); then b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Plymouth?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Marine Academy Plymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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