Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marine Academy Plymouth is a secondary school in Plymouth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 10th of 18 secondary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) has undergone a period of improvement. Pupils have responded positively to the raised expectations for how they behave and what they can achieve. They are proud to be part of the school community. A strong focus on good manners, respect and empathy for others means the school is calm and welcoming. Pupils behave well and work hard. They show pride in their work and what they have achieved. Pupils have high aspirations for what they can achieve at school and in the future. The proportion of sixth-form students who go on to university, including the most academically selective, has vastly increased. Pupils feel safe and well supported at school. Staff help them when they are experiencing difficulties. Consequently, pupils can focus on their learning. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their characters, talents and interests. Pupils value these experiences as part of their education. There are trips and clubs linked to all areas of the academic curriculum. For instance, pupils' visit to a local museum enhances their understanding of World War Two.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils do not attend school often enough. They have gaps in their knowledge due to poor attendance. Consequently, these pupils do not have a secure knowledge on which to build their learning. The trust should continue to prioritise and improve attendance. It should ensure that the curriculum is adapted well to support those pupils who have gaps in their knowledge so that they achieve well.
- Pupils do not have sufficient opportunity to learn about and discuss views, experiences and beliefs that differ from their own. As a result, they do not deepen their knowledge and understanding in this area of the curriculum effectively. The school and the trust need to make sure that pupils get sufficient opportunities to deepen their knowledge and understanding of beliefs and cultures to support their wider personal development.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
132 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
27 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
989 pupils on roll
Schools near Marine Academy Plymouth
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.4 |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
| Devonport High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 73.8 |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Boniface's RC College | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 39.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jen Brimming
- Phone
- 01752213939
- Address
- Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 147967
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.