SecondaryData as of May 2026

Marsden Heights Community College

Edge End Lane, Nelson, BB9 0PR

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,048

Ages

11-16

FSM

32.0%

Attainment 8

40.3

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

9.3%

Basics 9-5

32.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.7%

EBacc APS

3.35

EBacc 9-5

3.8%

EBacc 9-4

6.2%

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About Marsden Heights Community College

Marsden Heights Community College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. The school has around 1,048 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Edge End Lane, Nelson, BB9 0PR | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Marsden Heights Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Good
Jan 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Marsden Heights Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Marsden Heights Community College

What is Marsden Heights Community College's Ofsted rating?

Marsden Heights Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Marsden Heights Community College's latest exam results?

Marsden Heights Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Marsden Heights Community College located?

Marsden Heights Community College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 0PR).

How many pupils attend Marsden Heights Community College?

Marsden Heights Community College has around 1,048 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Marsden Heights Community College with other schools?

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