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Marsden Heights Community College

Pendle, BB9 0PRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
227 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
#1,220
of 3,141 nationally

About Marsden Heights Community College

Marsden Heights Community College stands out in Pendle for its academic progress, and the numbers back that up. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.14 is well above the Lancashire local authority average of -0.11 for secondary schools, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than their peers across the county. That positive figure places it 24th out of 90 similar schools in Lancashire, comfortably in the top third. In fact, within Pendle itself, Marsden Heights ranks first out of six secondary schools on this key measure. The school also achieves a strong Attainment 8 score of 40.1, and 57.6% of pupils secure a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. With 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results are particularly impressive and suggest the school is effective at supporting pupils from a range of backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEdge End Lane, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 0PR
HeadteacherJames Delve
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,048
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity1,048 / 1,050 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosSports HallICT SuiteAstro TurfDining HallLibraryTennis CourtsMusic RoomsGymnasiumSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

CricketNetballDanceSwimmingRowingRugbyTennisAthleticsMartial ArtsHockey

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningCodingDramaChoirYoung EnterpriseNewspaperChessBook ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marsden Heights Community College

Marsden Heights Community College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.