Millbay Academy Catchment Area
Millbay Academy is a free s secondary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 549 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
549
Pupils
600
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Millbay Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Millbay Academy are allocated by Plymouth using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Millbay Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 56.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147905
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Frequently Asked Questions — Millbay Academy
Is Millbay Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Millbay Academy is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Millbay Academy? ▾
Admission to Millbay Academy 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 Millbay Academy cover? ▾
Millbay Academy is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Millbay Academy? ▾
Millbay Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.