Marine Academy Primary Catchment Area
Marine Academy Primary is a free s primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 522 pupils, and a capacity of 518 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
522
Pupils
518
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Marine Academy Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marine Academy Primary?
The catchment area for Marine Academy Primary is the geographic zone Plymouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Marine Academy Primary is set by Plymouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Plymouth catchment area documents →Marine Academy Primary: at or above its 518 place limit
Marine Academy Primary has a published admission number of 518 places. 522 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 518 places. Plymouth allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.6% of pupils at Marine Academy Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Plymouth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Plymouth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Plymouth school admissions →
Marine Academy Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2AF
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139604
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If Marine Academy Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.
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Lipson Vale Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marine Academy Primary by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marine Academy Primary
What is the catchment area for Marine Academy Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Marine Academy Primary is the geographic zone Plymouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Marine Academy Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Marine Academy Primary currently has 522 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 518 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Marine Academy Primary? ▾
Admission to Marine Academy Primary is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Marine Academy Primary cover? ▾
Marine Academy Primary is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Marine Academy Primary? ▾
Marine Academy Primary was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.