Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, NE30 3RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marden High School is a secondary school in North Shields for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 3rd of 11 secondary schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2013, report published 29 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
There is a strong sense of community at Marden High School. Pupils thrive. Behaviour in many lessons is exemplary. Pupils support one another in their learning. They listen attentively to staff and respond with enthusiasm when challenging questions are asked. Pupils' conduct around school demonstrates respect for staff and for each other. Pupils feel safe at school. They know that if they raise a concern, staff will take it seriously. Bullying is rare. The school is an inclusive place where those from different backgrounds are welcomed. Diversity is celebrated through the curriculum. All staff have high expectations for pupils. This is exemplified by an ambitious curriculum and a wide variety of enrichment activities available to pupils. Opportunities for student leadership are varied and meaningful for all those involved. Pupils are proud of what they do. They know their opinions make a difference within the school. The student council, prefects and pupil cabinets are an important part of school life. The school's core values of 'hope, agency and leadership' are a strong foundation for life at the school. Pupils are positive about their futures and celebrate success daily. Staff encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning. They help them to become more resilient. Pupils eagerly meet new challenges and help others around them.
What the school should improve
- While teachers' subject knowledge is strong, in some subjects they do not select explanations or activities that are best suited to the topic. As a result, pupils do not consistently master more complex skills and knowledge. Leaders should ensure they enact current plans so that staff receive appropriate training to develop their explanations and activity choices, and that best practice is shared amongst staff.
- Information about how different subjects contribute to a variety of careers is not embedded across the curriculum. This means that pupils do not have a clear understanding of how the subjects they study could contribute to a future career. Leaders should ensure they enact current plans to strengthen the focus on careers throughout the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
174 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,014 pupils on roll, with places for 905
Schools near Marden High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Spence Community High School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Kings Priory School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.1 |
| Monkseaton High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Whitley Bay High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.2 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Robson
- Phone
- 01912962771
- Address
- Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, NE30 3RZ
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 108627
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.