The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Lane, Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7HJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marsden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marsden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsden Primary School?
Marsden Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsden Primary School take?
Marsden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marsden Primary School?
Marsden Primary School is in Sunderland, SR6 7HJ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marsden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marsden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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