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Marden Bridge Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- North Tyneside NE25 8RW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes are good. They succeed regardless of their starting point or background. Attainment is well above expectations by end of Year 8.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, thrive, feel safe, and are well looked after. Little disruptive behaviour dealt well by staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff have secure subject knowledge. Specialist teachers predominantly teach lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders monitor teaching quality closely through appraisal, holding teachers accountable for professional standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variation in teaching quality across the school, need for sharing best practices to improve consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage through the school council.
Communication: Reports to parents are clear, concise, and jargon-free, providing an accurate idea of children's attainment.
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents pleased with quality of teaching and believe their children are both safe and happy at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders challenge any incidents of discourtesy, resulting in an orderly environment with a culture of tolerance and respect.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership resulted in higher staff expectations and improved quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils express confidence in their teachers' ability to deal with issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School offers a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and creativity.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School ensures activities support academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive sports facilities utilized fully by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Activities provide good insights into possible future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 7 pupils engage in career exploration activities, including parent-prepared workplace videos.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress of pupils with special educational needs improving over time with timely support.
Subjects Offered: Assessment indicates current Year 8 pupils achieving similar levels of attainment as previous year in English, mathematics.
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About Us
Marden Bridge Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 596 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To address the needs of all of its students, Marden Bridge Middle School has always worked to develop a comprehensive, balanced, pertinent, and diversified curriculum. By fostering an innovative learning atmosphere where everyone succeeds, we respect and value every individual.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 13.9 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 54.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 5.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 17 | 58.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 9.23% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 1 | 60.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 8.2% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.3% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marden Bridge Middle School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
