Marshlands School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Second Avenue Tillington Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1PS |
| Phone | 01785336293 |
| Reference Number | 124518 |
Marshlands School continues to effectively maintain the standards identified in its previous inspection, focusing on the personal development of its pupils. The school emphasizes fostering independence in students and promotes a supportive learning environment where academic and social needs are met. With strong collaboration between staff and parents, pupils show a high level of engagement and rarely miss school. Overall, the school's positive atmosphere and caring community contribute to a safe and welcoming educational experience for its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.16%
Girls: 35.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| 5 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 6 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on personal development
- High expectations and quality of learning
- Effective use of pupil information to tailor curriculum pathways
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Engagement of pupils in their learning
- Comprehensive support for early reading
- Excellent staff teamwork and support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery impacting pupil achievement
- Some activities not closely matched to pupil needs
How many students meet the standards
| 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 | -10 | ||
| Writing | -8.4 | ||
| Maths | -8.7 |
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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