Marshfields School

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.

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.

In 2024–25 pupils at Marshfields School attended 89.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 28.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 7.9% of pupils at Marshfields School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Marshfields School had 7.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 28.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Marshfields School had 205 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Marshfields School received £18,859 and spent £19,247 for each of its 205 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £867,000 (£4,231 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Marshfields School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Marshfields School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was Marshfields School last inspected by Ofsted?

Marshfields School was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does Marshfields School have?

Marshfields School has 205 pupils on roll.

What age range does Marshfields School cover?

Marshfields School for pupils aged 7 to 19.

What are Marshfields School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Marshfields School?

Marshfields School is at Eastern Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4PP.