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Millbay Academy

22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG

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Pupils
549
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.6%
Attainment 8
36.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
95.0%
Writing
95.0%
Maths
95.0%
RWM Combined
95.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.7%
Basics 9-5
27.4%

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
9.5%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
2.4%
EBacc 9-4
4.8%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Millbay Academy

Millbay Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. The school has around 549 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Millbay Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Plymouth School of Creative Arts)
  3. Jan 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Plymouth School of Creative Arts)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Millbay Academy

What is Millbay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Millbay Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Millbay Academy's latest exam results?
Millbay Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Millbay Academy located?
Millbay Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL1 3EG).
How many pupils attend Millbay Academy?
Millbay Academy has around 549 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Millbay Academy with other schools?
View Millbay Academy'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 Plymouth.