# Plume School — Maldon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 300
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Principal:** Mr T Baster and Mrs R Clark (Joint Heads of Academy)

## Contact

- **Address:** Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB
- **Phone:** 01621 854681
- **Website:** http://www.plume.essex.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/maldon/plume-school-13266

## About

Plume, Maldon's Community Academy is committed to providing a stimulating, supportive and mutually respectful environment. At the heart of our vision is a strong work ethic where every student is entitled to enjoy the best education and to celebrate their own achievements and those of others.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding Education and Facilities: My son has really benefited from the excellent teaching and resources at Plume Academy. The facilities are top-notch, and the school's commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum is impressive. We're so proud of the person our child is becoming under the school's guidance. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Care and Support: My daughter has thrived at Plume Academy since joining in Year 7. The teachers and staff are always available to offer help and guidance, and the school's values of mutual respect and support are truly evident in everything they do. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful school for my child. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally Positive Experience: We had a mostly positive experience at Plume Academy, with our child making some great friends and achieving some excellent grades. However, we did experience some issues with communication and accessibility, which made it difficult to get involved as a parent. Overall, we're glad we chose Plume, but there's definitely room for improvement. *(Dec 2021)*

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