Marden Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Goudhurst Road, TN12 9JX |
| School Website | www.mardenprimaryacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1622831393 |
| URN | 148116 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 6.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| 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 | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |