SchoolScoresMarshland High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, PE14 7HA
01945 584146 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
157 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 28 of its 55 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 76 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 27 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 66% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 125 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
147 pupils in this year group.
45% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.5 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
149 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 20% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 60% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 153 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 174 |
| Of those, offered a place | 145 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 272 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 118 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.0% | 25.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.3% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 54% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 8.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.1% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.12% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Wisbech Grammar School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
- Thomas Clarkson Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marshland High School's Ofsted rating?
Marshland High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Marshland High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Marshland High School?
84% of the 157 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Marshland High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marshland High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 174 families put Marshland High School as their first choice for 153 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 145 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142396.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.