Marland School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ |
| Phone | 01805601324 |
| Reference Number | 131552 |
Marland School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school caters to pupils who have faced significant challenges in their previous education, helping them to settle and re-engage with learning. Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a caring and supportive environment. The school has an ambitious curriculum and high expectations for all students, which has allowed some to find success for the first time after overcoming barriers to learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 160 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.5%
Girls: 12.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 4 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 5 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 6 | 13 | Unknown | 13 |
| 7 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| 8 | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| 9 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 10 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| 11 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Clear expectations for pupils' behaviour
- Effective strategies for managing complex emotions
- Well-planned personal, social and health education curriculum
- Focused approach to reading and support for pupils who fall behind
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing confidence
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified what pupils need to know
- Learning across key stages is not fully coherent, impacting knowledge retention
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
UnlockHow many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 92 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | -9.8 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.99Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit
Fore Street, Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF |
2.22 miles |
|
The Clinton Church of England Primary School
Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ |
3.14 miles |
|
The Clinton Church of England Primary School
|
3.15 miles |
|
Shebbear Community School
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5SG |
3.44 miles |
|
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU |
3.74 miles |
|
Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY |
4.75 miles |
|
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School
Beaford, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ |
4.79 miles |
|
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shebbear College
Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ |
3.05 miles |
|
Great Torrington School
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ |
4 miles |