The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.7
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,017
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 38.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shaun Simmons (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Marsh Academy a selective school?
No. The Marsh Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Marsh Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Marsh Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Marsh Academy?
The Marsh Academy currently has 1,017 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Marsh Academy take?
The Marsh Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Marsh Academy?
The Marsh Academy is in New Romney, TN28 8BB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Marsh Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Marsh Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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