Marsh Academy
Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB
Pupils
1017
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1017
Headteacher
Mr Shaun Simmons
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About Marsh Academy
Marsh Academy is a secondary school in New Romney for children aged 11 to 18, teaching boys and girls. Around 1017 pupils are on roll. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mr Shaun Simmons leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 15 November 2022, Marsh Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At A level the published average grade is C- (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 9.8%, which is attendance of about 90.2% (2024/25). Around 39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Marsh Academy
You apply for a place at Marsh Academy on the secondary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 31 October. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Marsh Academy is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 24; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Marsh Academy contact details and location
You will find Marsh Academy at Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB. The school office can be reached on 01797 364593. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 15/11/2022
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Sixth Form
Quality of post-16 education
Marsh Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Marsh Academy does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (September-31 October)
Complete the Secondary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website. Kent residents can list up to 4 schools in preference order.
2. National Offer Day (1 March)
You'll be told your allocated school by email.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal - the school's admissions authority handles this.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Marsh Academy is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerMarsh Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Marsh Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 24; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Marsh Academy
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Marsh Academy term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Marsh Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Marsh Academy?
Apply through Kent on the secondary common application form by 31 October, naming Marsh Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made on National Offer Day on 1 March.
What is Marsh Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Marsh Academy Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Marsh Academy and what ages does it take?
Marsh Academy has around 1017 pupils on roll and covers ages 11 to 18. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Marsh Academy offer?
Marsh Academy is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Autism. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Marsh Academy's term dates and INSET days?
Marsh Academy follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Marsh Academy and how do I contact the school?
Marsh Academy is at Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB. The office number is 01797 364593. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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