Marshfields School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastern Close Dogsthorpe Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4PP |
| Phone | 01733568058 |
| Reference Number | 110943 |
Marshfields School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. This is the first routine inspection since the pandemic, and the school demonstrates a positive environment where pupils are happy and engaged in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively tailored to meet a wide range of educational needs, enabling pupils to achieve qualifications that support their future pathways. Additionally, the school has a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being, fostering supportive relationships among pupils and staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.21%
Girls: 39.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| 8 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 9 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 10 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.3% |
| Pakistani | 12% |
| White, Other | 9.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 13 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are confident and thrive in their learning environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed to meet pupils' needs.
- Teachers provide engaging and motivating activities for students.
- The school emphasizes careers education and offers practical experiences.
- Pupils benefit from a supportive and cohesive leadership team.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils exhibit challenging behaviour.
- Some governors lack the training needed to effectively challenge school leadership.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -7.1 | ||
| Writing | -6.9 | ||
| Maths | -7 |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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