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Millbay Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 540 boys and girls aged between 3 and 16. (See here for details of the primary school.) In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
This school is a member of Reach South Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include UTC Plymouth, Thomas Hall School and Parkfield School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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