The Marsh Academy
New Romney, TN28 8BB · Kent · secondary school
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54th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 551 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. 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 | 32.8 · 20 | 30% | 0.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.7 · 14 | 10% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Marsh Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-01). In 2024/25, 25.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kids Clubs and Courses, Roller Disco, and Birthday Parties. Sports options include Football, Rugby, and Golf Academies, plus Zumba, Power Hour, Spinning, Pump, and Fitmix. The Marsh Summer Show provides arts and music opportunities. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,019 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,110. 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 support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various sports academies
What Ofsted said about The Marsh Academy
Overview
The Marsh Academy is a well-led school where pupils are "very well cared for" and benefit from a "calm and focused environment." Leaders maintain high ambitions for all students, ensuring that individual needs are met and that no pupil is left behind, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and taught," with subject leaders demonstrating strong knowledge and effective checking of pupil learning.
- Staff have "high expectations of pupils’ behaviour," resulting in respectful interactions and a positive atmosphere throughout the school.
- Personal development is supported by a "well-planned programme," including age-appropriate relationship education and effective career guidance.
- Leaders manage staff workload well and work closely with parents, keeping the school "very much at the heart of the community."
- The on-site centre for pupils at risk of exclusion is working well, allowing them to continue learning and receive targeted support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum "fully reflects the aspirations that they have for pupils," particularly regarding the breadth of subjects like design technology and languages.
- Support for the weakest readers needs to be more frequent and effective to help them "catch up as quickly as they need to."
- Leaders need to continue their work to reduce persistent absence, as "too many pupils are still missing too much time in school."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are well trained and proactive in seeking support from other agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 37.7 |
| 2025/26 | 38.7 |
| 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
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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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