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Marden Vale CofE Academy
William Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
146
Capacity
266
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small pupil population of 146, the academy demonstrates a commendable performance in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 85% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Additionally, the overall LocaleIQ score suggests that it performs better than only 4% of schools, highlighting areas that may need attention.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Location
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51.44523, -1.99932 · SN11 9BD
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN141988
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Marden Vale CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Marden Vale CofE Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Marden Vale CofE Academy a good school?
Marden Vale CofE Academy scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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