The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 943
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Matt Snape (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkhouse Primary School
Primary · Very close
Southlands School
Special school · 579m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 674m away
Cullercoats Primary School
Primary · 793m away
John Spence Community High School
Secondary · 843m away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Priory School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Marden High School a selective school?
No. Marden High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Marden High School's Ofsted rating?
Marden High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marden High School?
Marden High School currently has 943 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marden High School take?
Marden High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marden High School?
Marden High School is in North Shields, NE30 3RZ, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marden High School have a sixth form?
No, Marden High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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