Best 3 Secondary schools in Maldon – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Plume School (Secondary) in Maldon; Ormiston Rivers Academy (Secondary) in Burnham-on-Crouch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Plume School and Ormiston Rivers Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Maldon, Essex and Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Plume School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Plume School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the Ormiston Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Plume School CM9 6AB	Ormiston Rivers Academy CM0 8QB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Maldon Essex CM9 6AB	Burnham-on-Crouch Essex CM0 8QB
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Jan 2024	2 9 Sep 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1841	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Ormiston Academies Trust
Website	www.plume.essex.sch.uk	www.ormistonriversacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01621854681	01621782377
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Plume School

CM9 6AB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Maldon
Essex
CM9 6AB
Ofsted: 2 22 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.plume.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01621854681

Ormiston Rivers Academy

CM0 8QB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Burnham-on-Crouch
Essex
CM0 8QB
Ofsted: 2 9 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.ormistonriversacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01621782377

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.