The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Delve
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 439m away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 473m away
Woodfield Nursery School
Nursery · 704m away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Pendle Primary Academy
Primary · 797m away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 890m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Marsden Heights Community College a selective school?
No. Marsden Heights Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Marsden Heights Community College's Ofsted rating?
Marsden Heights Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsden Heights Community College?
Marsden Heights Community College currently has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsden Heights Community College take?
Marsden Heights Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marsden Heights Community College?
Marsden Heights Community College is in Nelson, BB9 0PR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marsden Heights Community College have a sixth form?
No, Marsden Heights Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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