Millbay Academy, based in Plymouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Millbay Academy currently has around 549 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.1% boys and 53.9% girls. Around 56.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.4%). other white pupils make up about 11.3% , followed by african at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG |
| Website: | https://millbayacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01752221927 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Bisco |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147905 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 549 |
| Number of Boys: | 253 |
| Number of Girls: | 296 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 46.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.40% | 293 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 62 |
| African | 10.60% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.00% | 33 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 948 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.