Mayflower Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJOpen in maps

Mayflower Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 4th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2016, report published 7 November 2016

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils are happy when they arrive at school. They feel nurtured and welcomed. As pupils enter the school, staff warmly greet them. The school values of 'together we can' are intrinsic throughout school life. The school is ambitious for pupils. The outcomes for pupils are high. Pupils are respectful of one another. When they fall out, staff help them to resolve their differences. In lessons, pupils are calm and very focused. Staff use chimes when they want pupils to stop and listen. Pupils respond promptly. Pupils with behavioural needs are well supported. During breaktimes, pupils play well together. When it is wet, pupils enjoy different structured activities, such as craft and dance. Through the many pupil councils, such as the safe council, pupils share their views. They take an active role in contributing to the school. At the end of the day, the school buzzes with activity. Many pupils attend after-school reading and numeracy classes. There are a wide range of clubs. Many pupils sing in the school choirs or produce media podcasts. The school is ambitious for pupils to perform, through music, the arts or sport. One parent described it as 'a bit of magic.'

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

441 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals38.3%

38.3%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15%

15%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.4%

20.4%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mayflower Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good46% met the expected standard
Montpelier Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Ford Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good66% met the expected standard
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Pennycross Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr David Sammels
Phone
01752365730
Website
mayfloweracademy.co.uk
Address
41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ
Local authority
Plymouth
URN
139710

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.