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Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
943
Capacity
905
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates notable academic success, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 85%, and 60% attain grade 5 or above, reflecting solid foundational skills. However, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 13%, indicating a potential area for growth in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 13% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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55.02725, -1.44141 · NE30 3RZ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108627
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.mardenhigh.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Marden High School rated by Ofsted?
Marden High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is Marden High School a good school?
Marden High School scores 90.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Marden High School in GCSEs?
Marden High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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