The Marvell College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Barham Road Hull HU9 4EE |
| Phone | 01482799132 |
| Reference Number | 142391 |
The Marvell College has maintained its status as a good school, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and a caring environment for students. The leadership, under headteacher Jake Capper, is ambitious and focused on school improvement, resulting in positive impacts on student happiness and safety. The curriculum is well-structured, broad, and effectively delivered, supporting students' learning and readiness for future educational or employment opportunities. However, the school is still addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student achievement and attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1237 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.74%
Girls: 48.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 134 | 113 | 247 |
| 8 | 133 | 127 | 260 |
| 9 | 140 | 125 | 265 |
| 10 | 125 | 117 | 242 |
| 11 | 108 | 115 | 223 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| Unclassified | 6% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and clear vision for school improvement.
- High-quality, well-structured curriculum.
- Positive relationships and respect among students and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong commitment to the local community and parental engagement.
- Active personal development programs and enrichment opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent check on pupil understanding leading to gaps in learning.
- Some pupils lack confidence and resilience to participate in enrichment activities.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 26 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 31 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 42 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 23 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 29 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 42 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 21 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 20 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 39 | 3 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46% |
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 | 147 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 71 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Mountbatten Primary School
Wivern Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 4HR |
0.37 miles |
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Thanet Primary School
Tedworth Road, Bilton Grange, Hull, HU9 4AY |
0.4 miles |
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Griffin Primary School
Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4JL |
0.47 miles |
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Longhill Primary School
Shannon Road, Longhill Estate, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU8 9RW |
0.63 miles |
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Wansbeck Primary School
Wenning Grove, Longhill Estate, Hull, HU8 9SR |
0.73 miles |
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Oldfleet Primary School
Bradford Avenue, Greatfield Estate, Hull, HU9 4NH |
0.73 miles |
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Bilton Community Primary School
School Lane, Bilton, Hull, HU11 4EG |
0.82 miles |
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Bellfield Primary School
Saxby Road, Bellfield Avenue, Hull, HU8 9DD |
0.87 miles |
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Maybury Primary School
Maybury Road, Hull, HU9 3LD |
0.9 miles |
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St Richard's VC Academy
Marfleet Lane, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 5TE |
1.19 miles |
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Stockwell Academy
Dodswell Grove, Greatfield Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 5HY |
1.29 miles |
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Ings Primary School
Ings Primary School, Ings Road, Hull, HU8 0SL |
1.38 miles |
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Spring Cottage Primary School
Dressay Grove, Spring Cottage Estate, Hull, HU8 9JH |
1.5 miles |
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Woodland Primary School
Flinton Grove, Preston Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU9 5SN |
1.5 miles |
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Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
Alderman Cogan Primary School, Whitworth Street, Hull, HU9 3HJ |
1.52 miles |
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Marfleet Primary Academy
Marfleet Lane, Hull, HU9 5RJ |
1.56 miles |
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Neasden Primary School
Neasden Close, Wembley Park Avenue, Hull, HU8 0QB |
1.62 miles |
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Southcoates Primary Academy
Southcoates Lane, Hull, HU9 3TW |
1.65 miles |
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East Park Primary School
Cavendish Road, Hull, HU8 0JU |
1.77 miles |
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Westcott Primary School
Westcott Street, Hull, HU8 8NB |
2.17 miles |
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Oakfield School
Hopewell Road, Hull, HU9 4HD |
0.5 miles |
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Wilberforce College
Saltshouse Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU8 9HD |
0.79 miles |
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Liberty Academy
1 Bilton Grove, Hull, HU9 5YB |
1.19 miles |
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Malet Lambert
James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 0JD |
1.68 miles |
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Tweendykes School
Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Hull, HU7 4PW |
2.18 miles |
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Winifred Holtby Academy
Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4PW |
2.5 miles |
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Felix House School
Felix House, 201 Nidderdale, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 4BS |
2.8 miles |
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Holderness Academy
Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ |
2.94 miles |
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Lift Kingswood
Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4WR |
3.29 miles |
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Hull College
Queen's Gardens, Wilberforce Drive, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU1 3DG |
3.39 miles |
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Northcott School and Sixth Form College
Northcott School, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EL |
3.46 miles |
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Ron Dearing UTC
Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ |
3.53 miles |
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Hull Trinity House Academy
Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1UP |
3.75 miles |
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St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN |
4.22 miles |
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Sirius Academy North
540 Hall Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 9BP |
4.36 miles |
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Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU |
4.52 miles |
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Hymers College
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4.54 miles |
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Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8JJ |
4.73 miles |
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Life Skills Hub Central
322-328 Endike Lane, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 8AE |
4.87 miles |
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The Boulevard Academy
Massey Close, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU3 3QT |
4.98 miles |