The Marsh Academy, based in New Romney, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Marsh Academy currently has around 1017 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (76%) , including 32% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 11% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB |
| Website: | www.marshacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01797364593 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Shaun Simmons |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135290 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1017 |
| Number of Boys: | 526 |
| Number of Girls: | 491 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.80% | 923 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 12 |
| African | 1.10% | 11 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Romney Infant School Craythorne Lane , TN28 8BL | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Romney Church of England (Controlled) Junior School Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatstone Primary School Baldwin Road , Greatstone TN28 8SY | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsh Academy Station Road , TN28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Community Comprehensive School Station Road , TN28 8BB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.