Marshland High School
Wisbech, PE14 7HA · Norfolk · secondary school
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23rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 852 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.5 · 36 | 30% | 1.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.3 · 35 | 10% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marshland High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Spelling Bee, Chess Tournament, Battle of the Bands, Jon Egging Trust workshops, and Bushcraft Skills. Sports include hockey, football, cricket, netball, and basketball. Arts activities feature music productions, drama events, an annual musical production, Poetry Live, Royal Albert Hall Concerts, school shows, a Christmas Carol Concert, and an outdoor summer concert programme. Trips have included Alton Towers, Florida, Spain, Japan, France, Harry Potter, and MacBeth. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 821 pupils against a stated capacity of 810. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Marshland High School
Overview
Marshland High School continues to be a good school, providing a purposeful environment where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils trusting adults and responding well to clear staff expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully considered and implemented," with subject specialists delivering content effectively and checking knowledge.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," with 'The Hub' base significantly contributing to progress and confidence.
- Targeted reading interventions help struggling pupils become "confident and fluent readers," making rapid and sustained progress.
- Attendance is a priority and is "in line with schools nationally and improving," with effective systems supporting those frequently absent.
- A comprehensive personal, social, health and economic education programme ensures pupils know how to stay safe online and care for their health.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment and feedback practices are not yet "successfully and robustly established," meaning some pupils repeat errors. The school should ensure existing systems are implemented with "sufficient rigour."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.8 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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