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The Marsh Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Shaun Simmons

corporate_fareSKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNew Romney, TN28 8BB

language Visit Website phone 1797364593

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,064

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Attainment 8

37.7

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GCSE Rank

#71 in Kent

#2,806 of 3,216 nationally

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The Marsh Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in New Romney, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Marsh Academy is an academy sponsor led in New Romney, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,017 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7, placing the school #71 in Kent and #2,806 of 3,216 nationally. 25.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 25.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 1.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.37 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

25.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.3%

Entering EBacc32.90%

EBacc APS3.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.20%

EBacc APS3

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.26

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.87

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS2.63

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A1.9%

Achieving A*–B25.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate76.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate84.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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07 February 2017

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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05 March 2012

Inspection Report

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28 September 2011

Inspection Report

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16 June 2010

Inspection Report

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10 June 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-11-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-02-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-06-16

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(44 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,017 pupils. During this period, there were 60 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,017	60	5.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,019	31	3.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,008	28	2.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,027	62	6.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,047	70	6.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,039	126	12.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,064	64	6.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,077	34	3.2%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,062	27	2.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,080	16	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,094	9	0.8%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,046	54	5.2%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,051	11	1.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,067	29	2.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,003	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,003	42	4.2%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,009	21	2.1%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	947	20	2.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	950	24	2.5%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	947	15	1.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	888	3	0.3%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	899	9	1.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	911	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	864	46	5.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	860	35	4.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	867	34	3.9%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 74 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 71 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree49%

agree15%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree55%

agree18%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree52%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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