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Marsden Primary School
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Marsden Primary School
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- South Tyneside SR6 7HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make strong and sustained progress in English due to well-planned and sequenced lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and enriched with extracurricular opportunities, leading to high pupil engagement and enjoyment.
Areas Needing Improvement: Challenge is not consistently sufficient yet for all pupils, particularly at greater depth by the end of key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 1 pupils are achieving much stronger outcomes, especially in reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Bespoke intervention programmes are in place to support underachieving pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of tolerance, respect, eagerness to learn, and consistently well-behaved.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provides timely and effective support and guidance for pupils with SEND through robust systems and family liaison officer.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that bullying is extremely rare and feel safe reporting any concerns to approachable staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture with clear procedures and trained staff ensuring pupils' safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous in their support for the school鈥檚 efforts to keep children safe and promote happiness.
Parental Involvement: Home visits before school start help in gaining extensive understanding of each pupil and family needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips, visits, and after-school clubs are offered, making learning more engaging.
Outdoor Facilities: New library addition has been positively received by pupils who enjoy accessing a variety of reading materials.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality support and professional development have positively impacted teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� strategic moves and professional development have led to improved student experiences and achievements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Past staffing instability in Year 1 has been addressed, leading to current strong teaching and better outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and rigorous monitoring ensures accurate evaluation and continuous improvement in teaching practices.
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About Us
Marsden Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 222 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 74% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Marsden Primary School, our philosophy is "Everyone is concerned. Everyone counts ". We are committed to providing a school where children, parents and staff are valued and where we give everyone the opportunity to feel good about their own achievements and the achievements of others, in a safe, challenging, varied environment.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 74% | 61.43% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.05% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 108 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 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 | 72% 3 | 60.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 11.17% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 69% 2 | 62.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 11.24% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 71% | 59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.34% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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 - 29th Aug 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marsden Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1