Marshgate Primary School
Richmond, TW10 6HY · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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2nd of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 3,836 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.93 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marshgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 37.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music Technology, Music Bandz, Rock Bandz, M:Tech, and Team Tutti clubs. Sports activities include Sports Day, Active Lunchtimes, Sports Leaders, and Sports Experience Day. Musical groups include choirs for Years 3 to 6 and Music Makers. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 420 capacity?
What Ofsted said about Marshgate Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “rightly proud to attend” Marshgate Primary School, thriving in a “nurturing and supportive environment” guided by the motto ‘to be inspired and be inspiring’. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that builds knowledge step-by-step, resulting in high achievement and strong personal development. While leadership has responded swiftly to recent staffing changes to ensure stability, the report notes that curriculum delivery requires greater consistency to deepen learning.
Strengths
- Pupils display “very strong attitudes to learning”, showing respect, kindness, and high motivation.
- The curriculum is “sequenced so that pupils’ knowledge builds up step by step”, with a strong focus on reading and specialist vocabulary.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, with pupils enjoying a wide range of musical, sports, and community activities.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Attendance is “very high” due to robust systems and close partnership with families.
Areas to improve
- Staff must develop expertise in curriculum delivery to ensure pupils can “delve deeper and extend their thinking”, as current activities sometimes lack depth.
- Checks on pupils’ understanding are “sometimes not sharp or consistently used”, leading to gaps in knowledge that prevent higher achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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