Marden Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marden Primary Academy.

Hereford, HR13EW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Marden
Hereford, HR13EW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140526
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY
Capacity
119 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
97
Free School Meals
16.5% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.0 (8.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
97 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Place For Learning"

Curiosity Consideration for others Honesty Co-operation Tolerance Reliability Self-discipline Integrity Empathy Adaptability Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Headteacher: the school is a positive and happy place where children are kind and cared for; staff are enthusiastic and committed to providing a wide range of learning opportunities; strong home–school partnership is valued.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Netball Art Rugby Singing Eco Club KS1 Science Club

Sports

Netball Rugby

Facilities

Extensive country grounds with outdoor learning opportunities Forest School program Marden Pre-School wrap-around care facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Our Creative Curriculum Foundation Stage Enrichment Activities Art Computing Design & Technology English Geography History Maths Modern Foreign Languages Music P.E. & Sport PSHE & Values Religious Education Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 8:00am–8:55am; After School Club: 3:15pm–5:15pm; Holiday Club: 8:00–5:15

Admissions Criteria

Priority 1 – Looked after children and children who were looked after in England, but ceased to be due to being adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order; Priority 2 – Looked after children and children who were looked after outside of England, but ceased to be due to being adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order; Priority 3 – Children living within the defined catchment area; Priority 4 – Sibling connection – Children who have an older sibling at the preferred school not only at the time of application but also when the younger child is due to start; Priority 5 – Exceptional medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission and whose parents can show that entry to a particular school only is necessary for the wellbeing of their child; Priority 6 – Distance – Children who live nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route

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