Marshalls Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pettits Lane Romford Essex RM1 4EH |
| Phone | 01708724134 |
| Reference Number | 144094 |
Marshalls Park Academy has made a positive start as a new academy, achieving a 'Good' rating across various domains during its first inspection. The school's leadership has successfully fostered a strong sense of community and developed high expectations for student behavior and academic performance. Pupils feel safe and enjoy their time at school, reflecting strong engagement and pride in their educational environment. While overall performance is commendable, there are areas that warrant attention, particularly in the depth of curriculum offerings in certain subjects and the effectiveness of teaching in modern foreign languages and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.77%
Girls: 47.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 113 | 239 |
| 8 | 116 | 119 | 235 |
| 9 | 131 | 105 | 236 |
| 10 | 121 | 113 | 234 |
| 11 | 126 | 105 | 231 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.6% |
| White, Other | 19.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Marshalls Park School | |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Feb 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among pupils and staff.
- High expectations for behavior and attitudes to learning.
- Commitment from leadership to improve educational outcomes.
- Improvements in pupil achievement across a wide range of subjects.
- Successful provision of extracurricular activities.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient depth in music, art, and design and technology subjects.
- Inconsistent teaching effectiveness in modern foreign languages and mathematics.
- Some gaps in pupil knowledge not fully addressed by teaching.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.9% |
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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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 164 | 42 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 23 | 1 |
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