The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Marie Lucca (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School take?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is in Wisbech, PE14 8EY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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