Plume School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Maldon, CM9 6AB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
1 of 2 in Maldon
Pupils
1,789
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 43.6 | 42.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 44% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 34% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 | -0.37 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lift Maltings · 5.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 28% in England
- William de Ferrers School · 6.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- Lift New Rickstones · 6.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- The Sandon School · 7.0 mi · Requires improvement · Top 46% in England
- Thurstable School · 6.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 48% in England
- The Beaulieu Park School · 7.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
The neighbourhood
Plume School is in Maldon North (typical home £312,500, crime high).
What is Plume School's Ofsted rating?
Plume School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Plume School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Plume School is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.