Mayflower Academy — Primary School in Plymouth

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Mayflower Academy

Plymouth, PL2 2NJ

440 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

39.80% FSM %

229 Boys

211 Girls

About Mayflower Academy

Mayflower Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Plymouth, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 440 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: David Sammels.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Plymouth or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Plymouth
Region	South West
Administrative District	Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency	Plymouth Moor View
Ward	Ham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10041987
URN	139710
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Philip Rolt	Chair of Local Governing Body	20/09/2023	14/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Margaret Smith	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2013	—	N/A
Mrs Natalie Berry	Local Governor	07/11/2018	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Michael Brian	Local Governor	16/11/2022	17/10/2025	Elected by parents
Dr Colin Doctor	Local Governor	07/11/2018	16/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachele Greco	Local Governor	20/01/2021	23/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Shane Mules	Local Governor	31/01/2024	30/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Philip Rolt	Local Governor	15/03/2023	14/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Sammels	Local Governor	07/11/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Verity Thomas	Local Governor	17/03/2026	17/03/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Walters	Local Governor	20/09/2023	16/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ross Wilcox	Local Governor	15/09/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff