Marden High School
North Shields, NE30 3RZ · North Tyneside · secondary school
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3rd of 12 secondary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 860 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 65.9 · 87 | 30% | 2.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 25% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.0 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marden High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Super Singers, Orchestra, Ukulele, Choir, Drama Club, Creative writing, Debating, and Enterprise clubs. Sports include Netball, Football, Rugby, Badminton, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, and Tennis. A France trip is offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,014 pupils against a stated capacity of 905. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How is the after-school club structured to support students with extracurricular commitments?
What Ofsted said about Marden High School
Overview
Marden High School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" where pupils thrive and feel safe. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and high expectations from staff, noting that pupils are positive about their futures and demonstrate respect for one another.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary" behaviour in many lessons, supporting each other and responding with enthusiasm to challenging questions.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed," with leaders planning meaningful opportunities for pupils to understand how different topics connect.
- Assessment is adapted for each subject, allowing teachers to identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted support, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as their peers, supported by "skilled and knowledgeable" staff.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with experienced leaders ensuring vulnerable pupils are quickly identified and supported.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ explanations or activity choices are less effective, preventing pupils from consistently mastering complex skills; leaders must ensure staff receive appropriate training.
- Careers information is not yet embedded across the wider curriculum, meaning some pupils lack a secure understanding of how their studies contribute to future career choices.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders providing "highly effective support for vulnerable pupils" through close monitoring and collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.7 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 55.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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