Marshland Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Marshland Primary Academy currently has around 161 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Marshland Road, Doncaster, DN8 4SB
Website: https://marshlandprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01405812693
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Penny Marshall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146948

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 161
Number of Boys: 79
Number of Girls: 82

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.90%135
Other White3.70%6
Other Mixed3.70%6
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%4
Irish1.90%3
African1.20%2
Other Asian0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
White and Asian0.60%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (2.6)
Writing: Average (0.8)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marshland Primary School
Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshland Primary Academy
Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thorne Moorends West Road Primary School
West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH
- not rated 272 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Road Primary Academy
West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH
- not rated 272 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thorne King Edward Primary School
King Edward Road , Thorne DN8 4BY
3out of 4 1,370 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Academy
Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY
3out of 4 1,736 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thorne Grammar School
St Nicholas Road , Thorne DN8 5BQ
- not rated 1,927 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thorne Marshland Middle School
Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northfield Middle School
North Eastern Road , Thorne DN8 4BQ
- not rated 2,119 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Green Lane Middle School
Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ
- not rated 2,385 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thorneberry School
36 Ellison Street , Thorne DN8 5LH
- not rated 2,699 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.