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Marden Primary Academy
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- Marden HR1 3EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has made learning to read a high priority with a new phonics programme helping young children start reading swiftly.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a well-planned curriculum across almost all subjects supporting personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a minority of subjects, the specific knowledge and skills pupils should learn are not as clear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are achieving well in most subjects, especially geography and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided for pupils who find learning challenging, including additional help in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show enthusiasm for learning, and follow simple school values and rules.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has effective systems for identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same ambitious content.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and know staff care about them and will help them with anything.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and parents feel part of a supportive community, considering workload and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel part of a supportive school community.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of experiences, including responsibilities like being a librarian or peer mediator, support pupils’ development beyond academics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have sound subject knowledge and make frequent checks on pupil understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Although usually clear, the work selected sometimes does not match pupils' needs well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should continue to develop staff subject knowledge to better match work to pupils’ needs.
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Marden Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 97 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Being the headteacher of such a joyful and upbeat school makes me feel extremely pleased. Our kids are good-hearted and diligent in everything they do. Our staff members are dedicated to aiding children in their overall development as people and in giving them a wide range of fantastic learning experiences. We think of our school as a big family where everyone pulls together to do their best for everyone in the school. We view the educational experience at our school as enjoyable, stimulating, gratifying, and challenging. We provide a welcoming and nurturing environment that helps kids feel safe and comfortable as they learn, grow, and develop. Since we think that creating a strong relationship between home and school can help your kid realise their full potential, all of our staff members are approachable and kind. Please visit Marden if you think it would be the ideal school for your child and I hope you enjoy our website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 18.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 57% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.81% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.61% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 99 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 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 | 38% 15 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 8 | 10.46% | 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 | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 101 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.94% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below 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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marden Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1