Marden Primary Academy

Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressGoudhurst Road, TN12 9JX
URN148116

School Census

Total 281
Girls/Boys 127/154
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.2%/54.8%
% pupils where English not first language 6.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 84
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2023 Good
09/03/2016 Good
Inspection Date 28/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/03/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard79%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9%
Reading107
Maths106
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard68
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8
Reading109
Maths105
Reading Progress6.6
Writing Progress2.1
Maths Progress3.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11%
Reading104
Maths103
Reading Progress-0.9
Writing Progress0.0
Maths Progress-2.4

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications93
As First Preference53
As second preference23
As third preference17
Total Offers Made54
first preference offers53
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications72
As First Preference38
As second preference22
As third preference12
Total Offers Made48
first preference offers38
second preference offers1
third preference offers3
First preference v Offers 1.31%
Total Applications85
As First Preference51
As second preference16
As third preference18
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers39
second preference offers2
third preference offers4
First preference v Offers 1.08%
Total Applications70
As First Preference41
As second preference13
As third preference16
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers38
second preference offers4
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree34%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree49%
agree44%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree7%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
not applicable76%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree37%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree27%
agree37%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree41%
agree46%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree46%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree56%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree46%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know10%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree27%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree39%
agree46%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin9.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin11.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%

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