Located in High Wycombe, Marsh School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Marsh School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 138% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24.1%. other white pupils make up about 17.5% , followed by indian at 11.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1RW |
| Website: | http://www.marshschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01494522756 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lesley Godwin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110234 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 166 |
| Number of Boys: | 90 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 24.10% | 40 |
| Other White | 17.50% | 29 |
| Indian | 11.40% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.20% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 10.20% | 17 |
| African | 7.80% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 5.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh School Abbey Barn Road , HP11 1RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview School Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 711 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview Academy Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loudwater Combined School School Way , Kingsmead Road HP11 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.