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Marden High School
- Secondary
- North Tyneside NE30 3RZ
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Standards in English and mathematics are high with rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour with high levels of engagement and commitment.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders have improved teaching quality diligently.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have high expectations and tailor activities well.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers and classroom assistants are motivated to improve effectiveness.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school enjoys trust and confidence of almost all parents.
Communication: Parents' views are taken into account effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents agree that their children are safe and happy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns and inappropriate behavior are promptly addressed by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders know how to sustain gains and improve outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students report bullying occurs infrequently and trust staff to handle it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students are exceptionally well cared for, supported, and feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich curriculum provides a wide variety of opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are inspired to solve problems and work things out for themselves.
Outdoor Facilities: School offers effective off-site vocational courses.
Career Counselling Services: Vocational courses off-site help students achieve practically-based learning.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students enter early for GCSEs with success and achieve well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs achieve exceptionally well due to effective support.
Subjects Offered: High attainment in GCSE subjects like English, mathematics, French, graphics, and media.
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About Us
Marden High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 906 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 13-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 34% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 20.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 25.16% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 38.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 19.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.69% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 26.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 18.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 2.5 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 39.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 26.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.19% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 8 | 23.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 6 | 37.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 8.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 12.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.41 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 116 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.2% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 37.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 28% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.07% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 15 | 21.44% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 9 | 35.33% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.83% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 18 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 12 | 12.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.22 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 81.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 31.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 27.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.07% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 40.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 21.25% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 14% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 68.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 35.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 34% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 28.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marden High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1