The Marsh Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BB |
| Phone | 01797364593 |
| Reference Number | 135290 |
The Marsh Academy is performing well, with leaders demonstrating high ambitions for all pupils and a strong commitment to meeting their individual needs. The school's supportive environment fosters respectful behavior among students and encourages them to thrive both academically and personally. Despite these strengths, there remain areas for improvement, particularly regarding curriculum breadth and the support offered to the weakest readers. Leaders are actively addressing these concerns as they continue to enhance the school's educational offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1017 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.72%
Girls: 48.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 77 | 176 |
| 8 | 105 | 85 | 190 |
| 9 | 83 | 86 | 169 |
| 10 | 92 | 93 | 185 |
| 11 | 91 | 80 | 171 |
| 12 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 13 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High ambitions for all pupils
- Strong staff support for mental health
- Calm and respectful environment
- Effective curriculum design and teaching
- High expectations for behavior and academic performance
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs
- Well-planned personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence rates remain relatively high
- Curriculum lacks ambition and breadth
- Support for the weakest readers is not as effective as it could be
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 40.6% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 23.15 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 64 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP |
0.3 miles |
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Greatstone Primary School
Baldwin Road, Greatstone, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8SY |
1.6 miles |
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Lydd Primary School
20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9HW |
3.21 miles |
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Dymchurch Primary School
New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LE |
3.52 miles |
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Brenzett Church of England Primary School
Straight Lane, Brenzett, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9UA |
4.28 miles |
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