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Plume School

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Plume School

Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB

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Pupils
1,786
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.9%
Attainment 8
42.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
36.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.3%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
5.5%
EBacc 9-4
9.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.21
A*-A Grades
13.3%
A*-B Grades
41.0%
AAB+ %
7.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 163 students entered

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About Plume School

Plume School is a secondary school in Maldon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. The school has around 1,786 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Plume School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Plume School

What is Plume School's Ofsted rating?
Plume School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Plume School's latest exam results?
Plume School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Plume School located?
Plume School is a secondary school in Maldon, Essex (CM9 6AB).
How many pupils attend Plume School?
Plume School has around 1,786 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Plume School with other schools?
View Plume School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.