The Marsh Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Station Road, TN28 8BB |
| School Website | www.marshacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1797364593 |
| URN | 135290 |
School Census
| Total | 1064 |
| Girls/Boys | 531/533 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 292 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Good |
| 30/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 November 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 07 February 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 30 April 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 28 September 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 June 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 10 June 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.26 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 264 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fairfield Road, , TN28 8BP