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Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW, North Tyneside
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
587
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid academic foundation, with 69% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and supportive environment. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards at 16% suggests there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
White Other4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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55.03879, -1.45025 · NE25 8RW
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108635
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.mbms.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Marden Bridge Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Marden Bridge Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is Marden Bridge Middle School a good school?
Marden Bridge Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Marden Bridge Middle School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marden Bridge Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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