New Marston School

We are based in the Marston area of Oxford and benefit from a unique mix of pupils, whose families come from local areas and from all parts of the world. Adults and children really look after and care for each other here.

Academically, our pupils are benefiting from a brand-new curriculum from September, with very high expectations built-in. We are expecting all of our pupils to thrive academically and personally over the years ahead.

After the school went into an Inadequate category in Summer 2016, New Marston joined the River Learning Trust in February 2017. The RLT was chosen as a sponsor, as it was felt that choice gave the school the best opportunity for rapid improvement, with appropriate support and challenge, as things moved forward.

The school has been fortunate in receiving a high level of support from the Trust. We have benefited from support from experienced school leaders in the form of moderation exercises, improving the quality of teaching and learning, peer reviews and ongoing evaluations.

The school has had high quality advice and support in the fields of HR, finance and premises.

The school is on a rapid improvement trajectory and the education of our children has already improved. Our values align with those of the Trust and we know we can rely on their integrity, alongside a high level of educational expertise as we continue to improve.