Marden Vale CofE Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marden Vale CofE Academy.

Calne, SN119BD Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
William Street
Calne, SN119BD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141988
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
William Street, Calne, SN11 9BD
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
266 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
145
Free School Meals
51.7% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
13.8% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 104.0
2023 99.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Marden Vale CofE Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 99.0 103.0
2024 100.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
145 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With God all things are possible."

Trust Thankfulness Perseverance Respect Compassion Courage

Marden Vale is a Church of England academy that is part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. The school has close links with the Parish Church and celebrates major events and Christian festivals at St. Mary the Virgin’s Church. Daily acts of collective worship are provided, Open the Book worship is used weekly, Bible exhibitions are held, and Bible stories are part of worship. The school’s vision and values underpin everything, and the SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Christian vision on flourishing pupils and adults.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Louise Scrivens welcomes visitors and highlights that Marden Vale CE Academy is part of the Diocese of Salisbury and a multi-academy trust. She emphasises that every child is unique and the school strives to provide the best possible academic and spiritual education, with partnership with parents and the community as vital to success.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Morning club from 7:30am and after school club until 5:30pm. Booking and payment for clubs in advance using the Arbor app; if you cannot use the app, contact the school office for assistance. Additional Wiltshire Council funding to enhance Breakfast and After School Club; data collection requirements for attendance (before and after funding) and primary carer contact details; privacy notice provided (WAC-DfE-PN). Marden Vale Academy Club Timetable (pdf).

SEND Provision

SEND information is provided via the SEN Information Report and SEND policy. The SENDCo is Miss Penfold and can be contacted at [email protected]. The Wiltshire Local Offer and Wiltshire Guidance and Support are linked, as well as the Wiltshire Parent Carer Council. The site provides pages on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Mental Health, and Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties related to SEND.

Admissions Criteria

In-Year Admissions: Applications for in-year admission may be submitted at any time during the school year. The School is part of the LA’s in-year co-ordination scheme. Applicants should contact the Local Authority (LA) for an application form and a supplementary information form if required. The LA will liaise with the School on receipt of any in-year application so that it may be processed in accordance with the School’s admission arrangements.

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