Compare Marden High School and Norham High School and St Thomas More Catholic High School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Marden High School (Secondary) in North Shields; Norham High School (Secondary) in North Shields; St Thomas More Catholic High School (Secondary) in North Shields — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Marden High School, Norham High School and St Thomas More Catholic High School. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Marden High School), published Jan 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for St Thomas More Catholic High School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–60–65%; all within the BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Marden High School NE30 3RZ	Norham High School NE29 7BU	St Thomas More Catholic High School NE29 8LF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 3RZ	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 7BU	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 8LF
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Jan 2014	2 18 May 2022	2 10 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	905	895	1650
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North Tyneside (392)	North Tyneside (392)	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.mardenhigh.net	www.norhamhigh.org	stmacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01912962771	01918143890	01912588340
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Marden High School

NE30 3RZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 3RZ
Ofsted: 2 29 Jan 2014
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.mardenhigh.net
Telephone: 01912962771

Norham High School

NE29 7BU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 7BU
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.norhamhigh.org
Telephone: 01918143890

St Thomas More Catholic High School

NE29 8LF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8LF
Ofsted: 2 10 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stmacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01912588340

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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