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Plume School
Goodgraded 28/11/2023Ages 11–181,786 pupilsFaithNone
Plume School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Maldon, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,786 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/11/2023, Plume School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Maldon can view Plume School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.9
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.2
Retention97%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake23.6%
Free school meals23.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Maldon
All schools in Maldon →Maldon Court Preparatory School0.2 miSt Francis Catholic Primary School, MaldonGood · 0.3 miMaldon Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miAll Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWentworth Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miLimebrook Primary School and Nursery1.0 mi
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