41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2NJ
10 simple reasons to choose Mayflower Academy
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) and nursery in Plymouth.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Mayflower Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Plymouth and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.1 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Learning Academies Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 8 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
Support Centre for 12 children with an Autistic Spectrum/Complex Communication Disorder.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near Mayflower Academy
Independent Prep Schools
King's School, Plymouth (1.5 miles); Plymouth College Preparatory School (1.7 miles); Fletewood School at Derry Villas (1.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Compton Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles); Bishop Cornish Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles); Hooe Primary Academy (3.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Plymouth College (2.3 miles); St Joseph's School, Launceston (23.8 miles); Sands School (25.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Devonport High School for Girls (1.2 miles); Devonport High School for Boys (2.2 miles); Plymouth High School for Girls (2.4 miles).