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Plume School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Plume School is a academy converter secondary school in Maldon, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1786 pupils, and a capacity of 1841 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,786

Pupils

1,841

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Plume School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Plume School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Plume School — School Information

Full address
Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137790

Frequently Asked Questions — Plume School

Is Plume School oversubscribed?

Plume School is operating close to its capacity of 1841 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Plume School?

Admission to Plume School is managed by Essex. 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 Plume School cover?

Plume School is a secondary school in Maldon, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Plume School?

Plume School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.