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The Marsh Academy
Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.8 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,017
Capacity
1,110
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 88% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, at just 10%.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 40% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.98662, 0.94828 · TN28 8BB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135290
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.marshacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Marsh Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Marsh Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is The Marsh Academy a good school?
The Marsh Academy scores 19.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 The Marsh Academy in GCSEs?
The Marsh Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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