Learning Counts

At the heart of everything we do at The Marlborough Science Academy is high quality Teaching and Learning. Each week members of our senior leadership team meet with a selection of students from different forms and year groups to discuss how they feel about their learning, what good practice looks like and voice their opinions on what areas could be improved; we value the voice of our students.

We will be feeding back the results of the learning counts walks every week.
What our students are saying....

25th march 2025

Both years 10 & 11 cited that they all feel safe at school, that there are a lot of staff around.
Year 10s described their learning as great, challenging, hard and good. They gave a shoutout to Mr Dean in Geography, Mr Salih in Media and Mr Felkers in Music.
Year 11 said that their learning was hard, difficult and enjoyable. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Eaton in PE and Mrs Moodley in Food technoliogy.

11th march 2025

Year 9s cited that they all feel safe at school, that there are a lot of staff around. They described their learning as good. They gave a shoutout to Miss Kelly in Engineering, Mr Salih in Media and Mrs Hale in Computer Science.
Year 10 said that they felt safe and protected, that their learning was fun, good, amazing and coherent and they cited Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Media and English as their favourite learning. They said that their behaviour is better as they are focussed, mature and chose their options early.

4th march 2025

Year 8s cited that they all feel safe at school, that there are a lot of staff around and that they feel safe because of the fences and gates. They said that they are always in good hands. They described their learning as positive, understandable and good. They gave a shoutout to Miss Nutt in Art, Miss Fogarty in English, Mr Hodge, Mr Packard and Miss Fox in PE and Mr Fitzgibbon in PSHE.
Year 10 said that they felt safe, that their learning was good, and they cited PE as their favourite learning.

25th February 2025

Year 7s cited that they all feel safe at school, that there are a lot of staff around. They described their learning as fun and challenging. They gave a shoutout to Mr Duane in DT and Miss Curtis in ICT. They also mentioned Music and PE as their favourite learning.
Post 16 mentioned Psychology and Geography as their favourite learning.

11th february 2025

Year 7s cited that they all feel safe at school, that there are a lot of staff around. The described their learning as complicated, new and interactive. They gave a shoutout to Mr Felkers in Music, Miss Kelly and Miss Culp in Science, Mrs Day in Drama, and Mr Samsami in History. They also mentioned Art, PE, Food Tech and DT as their favourite learning
Year 8s said that they feel safe and that there are a lot of staff around. They also said that staff are good at locating children. They cited that their learning was enjoyable and fun. They gave a shoutout to Mr Dean in Geography, Mrs Greenwood in Maths, Mrs Baker and Mrs Mitchell in English, Mrs Rickman in Art. They also gave a shoutout to the SEN team.

4th february 2025

Year 7s cited that they all feel safe at school. The described their learning as fun, cool and amazing. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Thompson in Maths, Mrs Claridge in English, Mr Packard in PE, Mr Felkers in Music and they also mentioned Food Tech and DT as their favourite learning.
Year 8s said that there are a lot of staff around to talk to which gets rid of their worries. They cited that their learning was inciteful, interesting and fun. They gave a shoutout to Mr Vivian in PE, Mrs Cuell and Mrs Moodley in Food Tech, Mrs Leinster in Science, Mrs Day in Drama, Miss Kelly in Science and Miss Fogarty in English.
Year 9s cited that their learning was effective, diverse and fun. They gave a shoutout to Mr Nicholls in Business, Mr Dwane in DT and Mr Salih in Media.
Year 10s cited that their learning was interesting and good. They said that their favourite learning was Geography, PE and extended Maths. They gave a shoutout to Mr Felkers in Music and Miss Conwell in Science.
Year 11s gave shoutouts to Miss Sutton and Mr Agbanyo in Maths, Mr Pressland in History, Miss Kelly in Science and Miss Forgarty in English.

28th January 2025

Year 7, 8 and 10 all feel safe in the school. The staff are all very approachable and SLT are always around.
Year 7s cited that their learning was fun, interesting and useful. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Thompson (Maths), Mr Hodge (PE), Mr Felkers (Music) and they also mentioned Food Tech, History and Art as their favourite learning.
Year 8s cited that their learning was fun, creative and exciting. They gave a shoutout to Miss Fox and Mr Vivian (PE), Mrs Cuell and Mrs Moodley (Food Tech) and Mrs Rickman (Art).
Year 10s cited their learning as focussed, clear and good and said that their favourite learning was DT and Graphics and gave a shoutout to Mr Cockram.

21st January 2025

Years 7, 8 and 9 all feel safe in the school. This is due to the number of staff on duty and how approachable the staff are.
Year 7s cited that their learning was fun and interesting. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Day (Drama), Mrs Claridge (English), Mrs Nutt (Art) and they also mentioned PE.
Year 8s cited that their learning was good, nice, fun and that learning is key. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Del Gaudio (Philosophy & Ethics), Mrs Cuell and Mrs Moodley (Food Tech), Miss Arrol in (PE) and Mr Felkers (Music).
Year 9s cited their learning as fun and gave a shoutout to Miss Fox (PE) and Miss Bustin (Art).

10th December 2024

Year 8s feel safe and supported by staff on duty. They used the words helpful, interesting and fun to describe their learning. They cited PE and Maths and gave a shoutout to Mrs Thompson & Mr Agbanyo (maths) Miss O'Krafka (Science), Miss Fogarty (English) and Mrs Del Gaudio (Philosophy and Ethics.
Year 10s find their learning challenging and gave a shoutout to Mrs Eaton (PE) and Mrs Kelly (Science)
Year 11 gave a shoutout to Mrs Kelly (Science) Mr Rutherford (Computer Science) and Mrs Pressland (History).

3rd December 2024

Year 8 cited that they all feel safe, and they can give lots of examples of how to keep yourself safe online. The key words they used to describe their learning were interesting, informative and educational. They gave a shoutout to Miss Ncube (Geography,) Mr Vivian (PE) Miss King (History) Miss Mcnamara and Miss Nutt (Art) and Mr Fitzgibbon (PSHCE). They also gave a shoutout to Miss Fogarty (English) and Mrs Del Gaudio (P&E)
Year 9s cited that they feel safe and that there are staff everywhere at lunchtime. Words to describe their learning were helpful and enjoyable. They gave a shoutout to Miss Smith (Maths) Miss Kelly (Engineering), Miss Roe (Classics) Mrs Moodley (Food tech) and Miss Fogarty (English)
Year 11 cited that they all feel safe and gave a shoutout to Mrs Metson (English) Mr Takyi-Amuah (Physics) Mr Vivian and Mr Hodge (PE)

26th November 2024

Year 7 cited that they feel safe especially with all the staff that are on duty, and they said that they felt supported by staff. The key words they used to describe their learning were fun, interesting and challenging. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Day (Drama) and cited Science, Maths and Classics.
Year 10 Learning counts cited that they feel safe especially with all the staff that are on duty, and they said that the staff are friendly. They gave a shoutout to Miss Rickman (Art) Mrs DelGaudio (P & E) & Mr Vivian (PE), Mr Agbanyo (Maths) Mr Takyi-Amuah (Physics)
Post 16 Learning Counts cited that they felt safe in school. The cited Science and Media and gave a shoutout to Mr Salih (Media) Mr Milne (Science) Mrs Curtis (Psychology)

19th November 2024

Year 7 Learning counts cited that they feel safe especially with all the staff that are on duty, and they said that they felt supported by staff. The key words they used to describe their learning were fun, interesting and challenging. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Day (Drama) and cited Science, Maths and Classics.
Year 10 Learning counts cited that they feel safe especially with all the staff that are on duty, and they said that the staff are friendly. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Rickman (Art) Mrs Del Gaudio (P & E), Mr Vivian (PE), Mr Agbanyo (Maths) and Mr Takyi-Amuah (Science)
Post 16 Learning Counts cited that they felt safe in school. The cited Science and Media and gave a shoutout to Mr Salih (Media), Mr Milne (Science) and Mrs Curtis (Psychology).

19TH nOVEMBER 2024

Year 8 cited that they feel safe especially with all the staff that are on duty. Also said staff are friendly. The keywords they used to describe their learning were helpful, interesting, fun and enjoyable. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Eaton and Mr Vivian (PE), Miss Fogarty and Mrs Baker in English, Mr Mudadigwa, Miss Kelly, Miss Fonte-Castro and Miss O'Krafka in Science. Also Miss King, Mr Pressland Mr Dean in Humanities.
Year 9 cited that they felt safe, and they felt staff supported them. The keywords they used to describe their learning were interesting and effective. They gave a shoutout to Mrs Bustin & Miss Nutt in Art and Mrs Eaton and Mr Vivian in PE.

12TH nOVEMBER 2024

Year 9 students said that they felt safe in school, that they have lots of friends and that there is a lot of staff around to help them with anything. The keywords they used to describe their learning were: getting involved, improving and fun. They gave a shout-out to Ms Bustin in Art, Miss Roe in Classics, Mr Henshall in languages, and Mr Vivian in PE. They also cited D&T.
Year 11 said that they felt safe, that they have clear routines to support them, and they gave a shout-out to their mentors Mr Spiller, Miss Caswell and Miss Sutton. They gave a shout-out to Miss Branagan in English and also cited Science subjects Chemistry and Biology.

5th November 2024

Year 8 students feel safe, lots of staff to help and support, and the gates ensure they are safe. The three descriptive words are Fun, Good, and Exciting, shout out to Geography, History, Science, D & T, Sport, Art and Music and mentions for Mr Dean (Geography) Nr Hodge (PE) Mr Samsami (History), Mr Dwane (D & T)
Year 10 students feel safe in school, the three descriptive words are: Useful, challenged & helpful. Shout out to Geography, Creative imedia, English, Business studies. Mention for Mrs Mitchell (English)
Post 16 students feel safe, and staff are very supportive, shout out to Sociology, Media with mentions for Mrs Cline (sociology) & Mr Salih (D&T) – students love sixth form.

22nd October 2024

The year 8 students feel safe, they feel there are a lot of staff around on site. They described their learning as exciting and fun. They enjoy active learning and cited D & T and P.E. They also enjoy working on their Chromebooks
The Post 16 students said they felt safe and that the staff were approachable. They cited Politics with a shoutout to Mr Atterton and Sociology with a shoutout to Mrs Cline

15th October 2024

Year 7s all feel safe because teachers are kind and they have lots of friends. They feel they could go to any member of staff for help, they all know how to stay safe online and were able to give good examples of what they would do. They were all very happy and would recommend the school. The three words to describe their learning - fun, challenging and interesting, making loads of progress and being stretched. They love – PE, Classics, Languages, Food Tech, Resistant materials and Maths. They gave a shout out to Mrs Moodley (Food Tech)

8th October 2024

Year 8 said they felt safe in the school, supported well by staff. They described their learning as different every day and unique. They also said their learning was fun and engaging. They enjoy subjects PE, History and Classics with a shout out to Miss King (History)and Mr Samsami (History) and Mr Simonelli in Maths
Year 9 said they felt safe and enjoyed learning describing it as being focussed and mentioned they enjoyed Art and Computer Science and gave a shout out to Miss Bustin (Art) Miss Rickman (photography/Art) and Miss Hale
Year 11 said they also felt safe and that they were engaged in their lessons and mentioned they enjoyed subjects PE, Maths and Engineering

1st October 2024

Year 7 said they felt safe and well protected at the school and mentioned the school gate and the number of staff on duty. They mentioned subjects – PE, Food Tech, DT, ICT and English and described learning as fun, exciting and enjoyable
Year 8s said they also felt safe at school and mentioned subjects – PE, Science, History, Art and English. They said that learning was fun, interesting and exciting
Year 9s mentioned PE, Drama, IT and Food Tech. They said that learning was challenging
Year 10 mentioned Maths with a shoutout to Mrs Greenwood (Maths) and they said that learning was interesting and enjoyable

16th July 2024

They would all recommend the school. The school is fun and friendly and the staff are helpful. There are good facilities, and they all feel safe here. Their best learning for the term was PE, Art and Geography. They gave a shoutout to Mr Hodge, Miss Fox and Mrs Eaton (all PE) Mrs Punio (art) and Miss Ncube (Geography)
Year 8 – They all recommended the school, that there are really good classes, lots of friendly staff and that they all feel safe. Their best learning for the term was English with a shoutout to Miss Branagan (English) and Mr Griggs (SLT) and Maths with a shout out to Mrs Greenwood
Year 10 – They said that you get a good education here and that they feel supported. They also said the staff are friendly and that they feel safe. The best learning for them was Physics, Maths and Business

9th July 2024

Year 7 said it is a happy school they would all recommend, it is very easy to learn new things, teachers are friendly, there are lots of clubs and that they feel safe. Like that it’s a non shouting school. They cited the best learning for them was in PE, Art, IT and English
Year 10 said they felt safe, they enjoyed being at the school, teachers support you well and engage you in the learning. They cited the best learning for them was in Art, D & T, Food Prep & Nutrition, PE and Engineering.

2nd July 2024

Year 7 would all recommend the school. The students found the staff really welcoming and helpful, that the school is a happy school, and they enjoy being here. All feel safe at school and they are motivated to be their best. They cited their best learning to be in Music, IT, D & T, Humanities, English, Maths and Art.
The Year 10 students said it was the best school and that they feel safe. They cited their best learning to be in Art, Photography, Philosophy & Ethics and Biology.

25th June 2024

Year 7 would all highly recommend the school. They said there were great teachers and great teaching. Also said there are lots of things to do here and that they feel safe and there is a great friendly supportive environment. Staff take great care of you and you can approach any member of staff for support if you need it. They mentioned their best learning is in PE, Drama, English, Art and Music.
Year 8 love the school. They mentioned the great facilities and they all feel safe. Their best learning was in History, Geography and D&T.
Year 10 mentioned that there was a real sense of community to the school and that they feel safe. Their best learning was in PE, Humanities and Music