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Marsden Heights Community College
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Marsden Heights Community College
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- Nelson BB9 0PR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and respectful; disruption is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers skilfully check pupils' knowledge; occasional gaps in assessment.
Communication: Parents feel fully informed about their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the strong communication with the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School, with trust support, seeks staff views before changes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Courteous behavior and respect among pupils are noted strengths.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage in sports, arts and local community events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy wider opportunities like Saturday school events.
Career Counselling Services: Some aspects of careers education need more timely information.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils sometimes lack sufficient post-16 information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good identification and support for SEND; some teachers need to adapt better.
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Marsden Heights Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1037 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Year 7 applications must be submitted by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. This will inform you of the success or failure of your search for housing.
The waiting list is not open to parents and carers who have already applied for a spot during the academic year but have been turned down.
If you would want your child to be added to our waiting list, please contact our admissions office at 01282 683060.
This coming Sunday, October 31, 2021, is the deadline for secondary applications across the country.
The appeal or waiting list registration deadline is this coming Friday, March 11, 2022.
You can either download the application form here and email it to [email protected] for the attention of the headteacher, Alyson Littlewood, or you can come to our reception to fill it out and we will walk you through the process during the school year.
If you were rejected for a position, you might want to appeal.
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Year 7 applications must be submitted by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. This will inform you of the success or failure of your search for housing.
The waiting list is not open to parents and carers who have already applied for a spot during the academic year but have been turned down.
If you would want your child to be added to our waiting list, please contact our admissions office at 01282 683060.
This coming Sunday, October 31, 2021, is the deadline for secondary applications across the country.
The appeal or waiting list registration deadline is this coming Friday, March 11, 2022.
You can either download the application form here and email it to [email protected] for the attention of the headteacher, Alyson Littlewood, or you can come to our reception to fill it out and we will walk you through the process during the school year.
If you were rejected for a position, you might want to appeal.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marsden Heights Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1