Millbay Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Millbay Academy
Address: 22 Millbay Road
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL1 3EG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01752 221927
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Reach South Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach South Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bisco
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 526 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147905
DfE Number: 879/4006
UKPRN: 10085703
UPRN: 10091561419
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: St Peter and the Waterfront (E05002094)

Easting & Northing: 246968E, 54293N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 22' 9.22" N 4° 9' 11.17" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9R9W+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Philip Ronald Billing - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Bisco - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Helen Coakes-Blundell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
  • Mr Danny Damarell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
  • Mr Steven Forsyth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Peter Hannon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Kirk - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Ms Hamideh Mohammadi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Ms Hamideh Mohammadi - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mrs Joanna Ware - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.