The Marsh Academy

About The Marsh Academy

The Marsh Academy is an academy sponsor led in New Romney, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,017 pupils on roll. It is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,017 / 1,110 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB

Phone

01797364593

Principal

Shaun Simmons

Website

www.marshacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Marsh Academy?

The Marsh Academy is an academy sponsor led in New Romney, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Marsh Academy have?

The Marsh Academy has 1,017 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Marsh Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Marsh Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does The Marsh Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Marsh Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Marsh Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Marsh Academy is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Marsh Academy?

The Marsh Academy is located at Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB.