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Marshland High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Craig Jansen

corporate_fareWEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWisbech, PE14 7HA

language Visit Website phone 1945584146

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

806

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Attainment 8

45.5

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Norfolk

#1,641 of 3,216 nationally

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Marshland High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Wisbech, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Marshland High School is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 808 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing the school #25 in Norfolk and #1,641 of 3,216 nationally. 44.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

44.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.9%

Entering EBacc89.10%

EBacc APS4.33

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.10%

EBacc APS3.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.9

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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05 June 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-06-05

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-06-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 808 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	808	30	3.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	813	35	4.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	824	39	4.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	824	29	3.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	824	34	4.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	804	43	5.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	806	33	4.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	822	33	4.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	825	30	3.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	835	25	3.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	842	21	2.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	819	29	3.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	823	12	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	831	34	4.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	773	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	773	22	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	777	31	4.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	772	33	4.3%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	779	52	6.7%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	770	28	3.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	727	23	3.2%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	728	21	2.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	743	21	2.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	714	28	3.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	726	28	3.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	729	19	2.6%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 83 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree24%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree26%

disagree11%

strongly disagree23%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree50%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Wymondham High Academy

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