Plume School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →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
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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.