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Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,048
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.3, placing it in the top 78% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% expressing they would recommend the school. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 54%, which may be an area for improvement.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani85.3%
White British3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.82711, -2.22290 · BB9 0PR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN146276
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.marsdenheights.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Marsden Heights Community College rated by Ofsted?
Marsden Heights Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Marsden Heights Community College a good school?
Marsden Heights Community College scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Marsden Heights Community College?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marsden Heights Community College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Marsden Heights Community College in GCSEs?
Marsden Heights Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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