The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr John Cusack (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Marsh Hill, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Pines Special School
Special school · 391m away
Stockland Green School
Secondary · 514m away
Featherstone Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Pathway To Success Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Oscott Manor School
Special school · 1.5km away
Slade Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marsh Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marsh Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsh Hill Primary School?
Marsh Hill Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsh Hill Primary School take?
Marsh Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marsh Hill Primary School?
Marsh Hill Primary School is in Birmingham, B23 7HY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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