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

Ofsted judged Marine Academy Primary's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Marine Academy Primary?

Marine Academy Primary has 506 pupils on roll.

What ages does Marine Academy Primary take?

Marine Academy Primary admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Marine Academy Primary located?

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

How do I apply to Marine Academy Primary?

Marine Academy Primary 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 primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Marine Academy Primary?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marine Academy Primary was 1.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Marine Academy Primary?

When Marine Academy Primary 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 — Priority will next be given to 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Primary?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Marine Academy Primary are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Marine Academy Primary: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.32miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Marine Academy Primary

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), 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 — Priority will next be given to 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.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Pupil Premium children attending Marine Academy Primary pre-school — Priority will next be given to children attending Marine Academy Primary pre-school and who are eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or the service Pupil Premium. [The applicant must complete a Pupil Premium Supplementary Information Form or provide other evidence of eligibility.]
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to 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 — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

Pupil Premium priority (criterion 4) applies only to children attending Marine Academy Primary pre-school who are eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or service Pupil Premium. The school does not operate a catchment area. Multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted without random allocation.

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 Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marine Academy Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Marine Academy Primary's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Primary?: Marine Academy Primary has 506 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marine Academy Primary take?: Marine Academy Primary admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Marine Academy Primary located?: Marine Academy Primary is located in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Marine Academy Primary?: Marine Academy Primary 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 primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Marine Academy Primary?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marine Academy Primary was 1.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Marine Academy Primary?: When Marine Academy Primary 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 — Priority will next be given to 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Marine Academy Primary 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 Primary

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), 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 — Priority will next be given to 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.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Pupil Premium children attending Marine Academy Primary pre-school — Priority will next be given to children attending Marine Academy Primary pre-school and who are eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or the service Pupil Premium. [The applicant must complete a Pupil Premium Supplementary Information Form or provide other evidence of eligibility.]
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to 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 — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

Marine Academy Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marine Academy Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Marine Academy Primary's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marine Academy Primary?: Marine Academy Primary has 506 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marine Academy Primary take?: Marine Academy Primary admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Marine Academy Primary located?: Marine Academy Primary is located in Plymouth, PL5 2AF, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Marine Academy Primary?: Marine Academy Primary 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 primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Marine Academy Primary?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Marine Academy Primary was 1.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Marine Academy Primary?: When Marine Academy Primary 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 — Priority will next be given to 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marine Academy Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.2% of pupils at Marine Academy Primary are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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