Marshland High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | School Road West Walton Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 7HA |
| Phone | 01945584146 |
| Reference Number | 142396 |
Marshland High School continues to demonstrate good performance, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and engaged. The leadership effectively supports staff development and has established a positive school culture that fosters community and encourages character and skills development. The school's curriculum is thoughtfully designed, enabling students to perform well academically, particularly in reading where interventions are making a significant impact. Overall, pupils view their school experience positively, and parents express confidence in the school’s abilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 808 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.62%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 81 | 170 |
| 8 | 83 | 79 | 162 |
| 9 | 90 | 76 | 166 |
| 10 | 83 | 79 | 162 |
| 11 | 64 | 84 | 148 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.7% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and feel supported by staff.
- The school has a strong sense of community and respect among students.
- Curriculum delivery is effective, with subject specialists and clear expectations.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Targeted reading support leads to rapid progress for struggling readers.
- Attendance is improving and celebrated within the school.
- Comprehensive personal, social, health and economic education is in place.
- Careers education provides pupils with a strong understanding of future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, assessment and feedback practices are inconsistent, leading to repeated errors.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 69 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 150 | 43 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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West Walton Community Primary School
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA |
0.09 miles |
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Orchards Church of England Academy
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP |
1.56 miles |
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Clarkson Infants School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
1.87 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
1.89 miles |
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Peckover Primary School
Leverington Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PJ |
2.22 miles |
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Walpole Highway Primary School
School Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7QQ |
2.33 miles |
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Leverington Primary Academy
104 Church Road, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE |
2.48 miles |
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The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2AP |
2.49 miles |
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Ramnoth Junior School
Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JB |
2.53 miles |
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Elm Road Primary School
Elm Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2TB |
2.68 miles |
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Anthony Curton CofE Primary School
The Chase, Walpole St Peter, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7NG |
2.93 miles |
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Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY |
3.55 miles |
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Kinderley Primary School
Church Lane, Tydd St Giles, Church Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5LG |
3.65 miles |
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Terrington St John Primary School
School Road, Terrington St John, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7SG |
3.66 miles |
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Gorefield Primary Academy
69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4NB |
3.74 miles |
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Emneth Nursery School
Hollycroft Road, Wisbech, PE14 8AY |
4.02 miles |
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The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School
Churchway, Tydd St Mary, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5QY |
4.06 miles |
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Elm CofE Primary School
Main Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG |
4.12 miles |
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Emneth Academy
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY |
4.17 miles |
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Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School
School Road, Tilney St Lawrence, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4QZ |
4.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cambian Wisbech School
Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JF |
2.55 miles |
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Wisbech Grammar School
Wisbech Grammar School, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
2.65 miles |
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Meadowgate Academy
Meadowgate Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JH |
2.72 miles |
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On Track Education Wisbech
Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane, Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RJ |
2.87 miles |
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Thomas Clarkson Academy
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE |
2.96 miles |
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The Wisbech Academy
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RU |
3.1 miles |
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Walnut Tree School Ltd
Barra Farm, Gadds Lane, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5BL |
3.15 miles |
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Begdale House School
Begdale Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AZ |
4.48 miles |