Marden High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hartington Road Cullercoats North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 3RZ |
| Phone | 01912962771 |
| Reference Number | 108627 |
Marden High School has been found to continue performing well, maintaining its status as a good school. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with exemplary behavior among pupils who support one another and listen attentively in lessons. There is a high expectation for academic achievement, with a carefully designed curriculum that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates diversity. However, there are identified areas for improvement related to the effectiveness of teaching strategies in some subjects and the integration of career guidance within the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 943 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.7%
Girls: 47.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 94 | 192 |
| 8 | 97 | 95 | 192 |
| 9 | 106 | 86 | 192 |
| 10 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
| 11 | 100 | 75 | 175 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 05 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit among pupils
- Exemplary behavior and mutual support
- High expectations from staff
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Variety of extra-curricular opportunities
- Strong focus on personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching strategies are less effective in certain subjects
- Inconsistent mastery of complex skills and knowledge
- Career guidance is not fully embedded in the curriculum
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 107 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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