Marsden Heights Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Edge End Lane, BB9 0PR |
| School Website | marsdenheights.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1282683060 |
| URN | 146276 |
School Census
| Total | 1046 |
| Girls/Boys | 494/552 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 90.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 249 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/10/2023 | Good |
| 30/01/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 October 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | 18% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.5 |
| Progress 8 | 0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 472 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 400 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 72% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 74% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 71% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hibson Road, , BB9 0PY
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Halifax Road, , BB9 5BL
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lomeshaye Road, , BB9 0DQ
Marsden Community Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Percy Street, , BB9 0BE
Pendle Primary Academy
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Walter Street, , BB9 5AW
Reedley Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Reedley Road, , BB10 2NE