Marine Academy Plymouth

School emphasises knowing students well and celebrating their individuality

“We know our students well. We celebrate their individuality.”

Daily tutorials and mentoring are compulsory parts of the sixth-form curriculum.

“Daily tutorials, mentoring and enrichment are also compulsory aspects of our curriculum.”

Exceptional students get 20 hours a year for an EPQ, all students do the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award, and a weekly Wednesday enrichment programme builds resilience, leadership and aspiration.

“Exceptional students will have 20 hours a year to work on their extended project qualification, all students will participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award and every Wednesday students will participate in an exciting enrichment programme designed to build resilience, leadership and aspiration.”

Enrichment programme is designed to develop students socially and academically outside the classroom, including external speakers, university visits, skills sessions and social opportunities.

“In order to develop our students socially and academically there is an extensive programme of Enrichment. This aims to develop skills outside of the class room as well as give our students the opportunity to stand out in a workplace situation.”

Core belief that every student has the potential to get to and through university, combining academic rigor with joyful learning.

“At MAP, we are driven by a clear and ambitious core belief: every student who joins us has the potential to get to and through university.”

Sixth form emphasizes community, high expectations, and individual ambition for each student

“What defines our sixth form is our sense of community, our high expectations of, and ambition for, each individual student and the one to one tailored support that we offer them.”

The school's sixth form is described as thriving and among the highest performing in the city.

“We are proud to have recently been rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, including our thriving sixth form, which is among the highest performing in the city.”

The sixth form positions itself as a bridge from school to university or employment.

“Marine Academy 6th Form aims to be the perfect stepping stone from school to University or Employment.”

Applicants complete an online application form to apply

“Whether you are applying from MAP or another school, please complete the online application form below.”

Sixth form Open Evening on Thursday 15th January, 4-7pm, no booking required

“We would be delighted to welcome you to our Open Evening on Thursday 15th January 4.00-7.00pm (no booking required).”

Over 70% of students progress to university, with nearly 1 in 5 gaining places at top Russell Group and specialised institutions

“Over 70% of our students progress to university, with nearly 1 in 5 gaining places at top Russell Group and specialised institutions - a testament to what focused ambition and the right support can achieve.”

Over 70% of Year 13 students progress to university, including highly selective institutions.

“Over 70% of our Year 13 students go on to universities, including the most academically selective institutions.”

School rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted.

“We are proud to have recently been rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, including our thriving sixth form, which is among the highest performing in the city.”