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Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson BB9 0PR
Marsden Heights Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Accrington Academy, The Hyndburn Academy, The Lowry Academy, The Albion Academy and Salford City Academy.)
Particular strengths include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Environment.
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Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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