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Marden Vale CofE Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 160 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, Southbroom St James Academy, St Bartholomew's Primary Academy, Shrewton CofE Primary Academy and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Attendance and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment |
| Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | Severe learning difficulty |
| Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty |
| Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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