Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Road Marshland St James Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 8EY |
| Phone | 01945430378 |
| Reference Number | 142057 |
Marshland St. James Primary and Nursery School has made significant progress since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and feel well-supported by staff. High expectations from leaders translate into an ambitious curriculum that supports pupil success, especially in early years, which has been rated as outstanding. While most subjects are effectively taught, there is an identified need for improvement in the clarity and structure of the curriculum in a few key areas, affecting pupil confidence in those subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.23%
Girls: 53.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.2% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and supportive environment for pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from an early age
- High expectations for pupil achievement set by leaders
- Exceptional early years curriculum preparing children well for Year 1
- Effective use of pupil interests to enhance learning
- Strong relationships forged between pupils and staff
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed, leading to gaps in pupil understanding
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.8 | ||
| Maths | -7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
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