Marsden Heights Community College
Academy sponsor led
Nelson, BB9 0PR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
3 of 6 in Pendle
Pupils
1,047
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 40.1 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 34% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 32% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.10 | 0.14 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir John Thursby Community College · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Pendle Vale College · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
- Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School · 1.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Colne Primet Academy · 2.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Unity College · 3.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
The neighbourhood
Marsden Heights Community College is in Nelson West (typical home £100,000, crime high).
What is Marsden Heights Community College's Ofsted rating?
Marsden Heights Community College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Marsden Heights Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Marsden Heights Community College is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.