Marden Bridge Middle School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Marden Bridge Middle School is providing an “exceptional education” where pupils are “cared for and nurtured to achieve the very best.” Evidence suggests the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection.

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as “broad, balanced and rich,” with staff clearly defining knowledge and skills so pupils “remember their learning” and are “confident and successful.”
• Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, interacting “positively” and showing they are “polite and respectful” towards one another and visitors.
• Reading is a clear priority; pupils have made “significant progress” in their ability to read and become “fluent readers” through frequent checks and support.
• Attendance work is deemed “exemplary,” with staff building “outstanding relationships with families” and parents appreciating “high-quality communication.”
• The personal development programme is “exemplary,” helping pupils thrive in a “happy environment” while learning about global citizenship and British values.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”