The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Zara Kearns (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornton Lane, Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Bankfoot Primary School
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Secondary · 577m away
Co-op Academy Grange
Secondary · 639m away
Haycliffe School
Special school · 760m away
Southfield School
Special school · 819m away
Co-op Academy Southfield
Academy · 819m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Marshfield Primary?
Marshfield Primary currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marshfield Primary take?
Marshfield Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marshfield Primary?
Marshfield Primary is in Bradford, BD5 9DS, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marshfield Primary have a sixth form?
No, Marshfield Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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