Marden High School
Secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside. Report card, Jul 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 7 July 2026, report published 23 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.5 milesJohn Spence Community High School
Requires improvement (Jun 2023)
- 0.8 milesKings Priory School
School remains Good (Jun 2024)
- 0.9 milesMarden Bridge Middle School
Improved significantly (Jul 2025)
- 0.9 milesMonkseaton High School
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (May 2025)
- 1.2 milesMonkseaton Coastal School
Report card, Jun 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.