The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Alex Bramley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 5RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Marsh Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marsh Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsh Lane Primary School?
Marsh Lane Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsh Lane Primary School take?
Marsh Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marsh Lane Primary School?
Marsh Lane Primary School is in Sheffield, S21 5RS, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marsh Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marsh Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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