Marsden Heights Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Edge End Lane Nelson Lancashire BB9 0PR |
| Phone | 01282683060 |
| Reference Number | 146276 |
Marsden Heights Community College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. Pupils are happy and safe, showcasing pride in their school's diverse community and the improvements made in recent years. The school demonstrates high expectations for students' learning and behavior, particularly supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. The leadership team collaborates closely with the United Learning trust, fostering a supportive environment for staff and students alike.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1048 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.58%
Girls: 47.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 90.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 104 | 209 |
| 8 | 117 | 93 | 210 |
| 9 | 87 | 123 | 210 |
| 10 | 124 | 85 | 209 |
| 11 | 118 | 92 | 210 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 85.3% |
| White, British | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe in a friendly environment.
- High expectations for learning and behavior are set by the school.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed with the support of the trust.
- Teachers show secure subject knowledge and effective teaching practices.
- Strong reading support leads to improved literacy for all pupils.
- Effective behavior management results in rare disruption during lessons.
- Good communication with parents fosters a positive school community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have underdeveloped curriculum planning.
- Not all teachers adapt their delivery for pupils with additional needs effectively.
- Careers education lacks timely information regarding post-16 choices.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 148 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 103 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BL |
0.27 miles |
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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY |
0.29 miles |
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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ |
0.41 miles |
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Woodfield Nursery School
Sefton Street, Nelson, BB9 5BE |
0.44 miles |
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Marsden Community Primary School
Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE |
0.47 miles |
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Pendle Primary Academy
Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW |
0.5 miles |
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Reedley Primary School
Reedley Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE |
0.55 miles |
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McMillan Nursery School
Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 9AG |
0.63 miles |
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HF |
0.66 miles |
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Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
0.72 miles |
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Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
35 Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
0.84 miles |
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ |
0.89 miles |
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Walverden Primary School
Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL |
0.94 miles |
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Bradley Nursery School
Bradley Road East, Nelson, BB9 7QH |
0.97 miles |
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Casterton Primary Academy
Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ |
0.98 miles |
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St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Thames Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PZ |
1.06 miles |
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Bradley Primary School
Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF |
1.18 miles |
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St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NH |
1.22 miles |
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Briercliffe Primary School
Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JU |
1.26 miles |
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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD |
1.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Edenfield Girls' High School
Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PQ |
0.68 miles |
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East Lancashire Learning Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT |
1.18 miles |
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Silver Birch School
Briercliffe Road, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HA |
1.27 miles |
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Grow Independent School
Lower Clough Business Centre, Pendle Street, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 8PH |
1.38 miles |
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Pendle Vale College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
1.56 miles |
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Compass Community School Lancashire
Bend Hill Farm, Granville Street, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2RA |
1.58 miles |
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Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
1.63 miles |
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Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
1.64 miles |
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
1.65 miles |
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
1.92 miles |
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Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF |
2.08 miles |
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA |
2.31 miles |
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Olive High Boys
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU |
2.39 miles |
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Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN |
2.41 miles |
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Olive High
Shorey Bank, Burnley, BB11 2RY |
2.44 miles |
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The Nook School
Knotts Lane, Colne, BB8 8HH |
2.53 miles |
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Lincoln House School
25-27 Clifton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0QZ |
2.68 miles |
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Rosa House School
Bronte Farm, Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3RB |
2.86 miles |
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Unity College
Townley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF |
3.07 miles |
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The Rose School
Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT |
3.55 miles |