Question 1

Is The Marsh Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted judged The Marsh Academy Good at its November 2022 inspection, including sixth form provision. The school is described as calm and well cared for, with effective safeguarding. In the FindMySchool dataset, GCSE and A-level outcomes sit below England averages, so suitability depends on whether your priority is inclusive support and breadth of routes, or the highest exam performance.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Marsh Academy?

Accepted Answer

The Marsh Academy is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should still budget for typical costs such as uniform, equipment, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

When is the application deadline for Year 7 entry in September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Kent’s coordinated admissions timetable lists 31 October 2026 as the national closing date for on-time secondary applications for September 2027 entry. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.

Question 4

What are The Marsh Academy’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

In the FindMySchool dataset, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 37.7 and Progress 8 is -0.25. The FindMySchool GCSE academic ranking is 3,359th in England, with a local rank of 1st in New Romney.

Question 5

What are The Marsh Academy’s A-level results like?

Accepted Answer

In the FindMySchool dataset, A-level grade proportions are low, with A*-B at 30%. The FindMySchool A-level ranking is 2,465th in England, with a local rank of 1st in New Romney.

Question 6

Does The Marsh Academy have a sixth form and can external students apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has a sixth form and accepts internal and external applicants. In Kent, many sixth form applications are made via KentChoices, and provider deadlines can vary, so applicants should confirm the academy’s dates and subject entry requirements for the relevant year.

Question 7

How competitive is admission to The Marsh Academy?

Accepted Answer

The academy’s admissions arrangements state a Published Admission Number of 180 for Year 7. The supplied admissions dataset indicates the school is oversubscribed in the recorded cycle, so families should apply on time through Kent and ensure preferences are ranked realistically.

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