Marsden Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Lane Whitburn Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR6 7HJ |
| Phone | 01915292040 |
| Reference Number | 108687 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 222 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.05%
Girls: 45.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 3 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-04-18 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-02-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-01-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Harton Primary School
East Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6PF |
1.71 miles |
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Cleadon Church of England Academy
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7RP |
1.73 miles |
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Seaburn Dene Primary School
Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG |
1.92 miles |
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Ridgeway Primary Academy
Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB |
1.95 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton House Road East, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DZ |
2.04 miles |
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Fulwell Junior School
Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9EE |
2.12 miles |
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Fulwell Infant School Academy
Ebdon Lane, Fulwell, Fulwell Infant School Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8ED |
2.12 miles |
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Sea View Primary School
Norham Avenue North, Horsley Hill Community Campus, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
2.13 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8NS |
2.4 miles |
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Forest View Primary
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8RZ |
2.58 miles |
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Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW |
2.64 miles |
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9QU |
2.66 miles |
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Helen Gibson Nursery School
North Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0DL |
2.77 miles |
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Redby Academy
Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9QP |
2.78 miles |
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East Boldon Junior School
North Lane, North Road, Tyne & Wear, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0DL |
2.79 miles |
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Ashley Academy
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.8 miles |
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East Boldon Infants' School
Front Street, East Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0SW |
2.8 miles |
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Southwick Community Primary School
Shakespeare Street, Southwick, Shakespeare Street, Southwick, Tyne and Wear, SR5 2JX |
2.95 miles |
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Grange Park Primary School
Swan Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 1EA |
3.01 miles |
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Westoe Crown Primary School
Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3NS |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF |
0.61 miles |
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Monkwearmouth Academy
Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG |
1.86 miles |
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Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL |
1.88 miles |
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Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT |
1.96 miles |
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Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
2.12 miles |
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St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.64 miles |
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Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.69 miles |
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Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
2.7 miles |
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Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
2.72 miles |
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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
3.1 miles |
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Boldon School
New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ |
3.25 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
3.62 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
4.32 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
4.32 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
4.34 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
4.44 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
4.54 miles |
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Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
4.61 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
4.61 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
4.75 miles |