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Marine Academy Primary
Plymouth·South West·Free School
PrimaryFree SchoolAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
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Marine Academy Primary is a primary free school in Plymouth, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Marine Academy Primary has 77% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 522 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.3%, 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.
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At Marine Academy Primary, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
87% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.
Marine Academy Primary has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Marine Academy Primary is 15.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Marine Academy Primary has 522 pupils on roll.
22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Marine Academy Primary was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Marine Academy Primary is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Marine Academy Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
204/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
110/mo
54% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
33
Within 500m
Nearest Station
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Plymouth area
7.4
Good
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.