Marston Vale Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | The Crescent, MK43 9NH |
| School Website | www.marstonvalemiddle.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1234768224 |
| URN | 145861 |
School Census
| Total | 580 |
| Girls/Boys | 287/293 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 122 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 07/06/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 07/02/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -3.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -4.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Broadmead Lower School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Crescent, , MK43 9NN