Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Millbay Academy

22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
Part of: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Millbay Academy
Plymouth, PL1 3EG
549 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
56.60% FSM %
253 Boys
296 Girls
About Millbay Academy

Millbay Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Plymouth, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 549 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Matthew Bisco.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Ward St Peter and the Waterfront
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-03-2020
UKPRN 10085703
URN 147905
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nicholas Buckland Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Kirk Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Cassandra Bisco Local Governor 01/09/2022 23/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Bisco Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Coakes-Blundell Local Governor 05/09/2025 05/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Danny Damarell Local Governor 05/09/2025 05/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Steven Forsyth Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Charlotte Francis Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Hannon Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Thomas Kirk Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Hamideh Mohammadi Local Governor 01/09/2025 10/03/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Lucian Nechifor Local Governor 01/09/2022 29/04/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
St Peter's CofE Primary School
0.3 km • Plymouth
Other
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
0.34 km • Plymouth
Other
Chapel Bridge School
0.44 km • Plymouth
Other
The Cathedral School of St Mary
0.54 km • Plymouth
Other
High Street Primary Academy
0.6 km • Plymouth
Other
St George's CofE Primary Academy
0.78 km • Plymouth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Millbay Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Millbay Academy has 549 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Millbay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Millbay Academy is Mr Matthew Bisco.
Millbay Academy is at 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Millbay Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Millbay Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Bisco
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
01752221927
millbayacademy.org/
Location
PL1 3EG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147905
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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