Marden High School

School in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Marden High School is a coeducational secondary school located in Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England. The Marden City Learning Centre, opened 15 July 2003, was situated on the grounds in front of the school. However, the Marden City Learning Centre has now been replaced by Woodlawn School.

In 2015 the school began building a new school building through the Priority Schools Building Programme. This was completed in 2016. The older building was demolished and replaced with a car park and field. This work was fully completed in 2017.

Notable former pupils

• David Bradley - award-winning science journalist and author of the book Deceived Wisdom
• Chris Day - hepatologist, and Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2017.
• Andrew Dunn - stage, film and television actor^[2]
• Andy Ogle^[3] - professional Mixed Martial Artist, Featherweight for the UFC^[4]
• Andy Taylor - guitarist with Duran Duran^[5]
• Carol Malia - BBC Look North flagship presenter^[6]
• Chloe Ferry - Geordie Shore
• Marion Fawkes - Former world, European and EU race walking champion. Former world record holder for 3k,5k, & 10k race walks.
• Ross Welford - Children's author.

References

1. "Marden High School Ties". Retrieved 20 January 2024.
2. "Dinnerladies actor Andrew Dunn - exclusive interview". northeastlifemag.co.uk. 20 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
3. "Andy Ogle MHS Alum". 17 January 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
4. "Andy Ogle UFC Profile". Retrieved 12 September 2014.
5. "From naughty boy to music megastar". 12 February 2004.
6. "Official Opening Ceremony | Marden High School". Archived from the original on 22 September 2017.

External links

• Marden High School