Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Wisbech, PE14 8EY · Norfolk · primary school
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23rd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,325 of them, against 8.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 108. 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 curriculum support pupils who have reached the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase?
What Ofsted said about Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is described as a "welcoming school" where pupils "have fun and like their learning activities." Leaders have crafted an "effective curriculum" with high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and strong personal development. The early years provision is rated as "Outstanding," with children being "very well prepared for Year 1."
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "exceptionally strong," with staff demonstrating a "deep knowledge of the learning needs of all the children."
- Pupils are "well cared for" and feel safe, with staff knowing them personally and fostering "strong relationships" and "mutual respect."
- Reading is a priority, with a "well-structured approach to phonics teaching" ensuring most pupils read with "increasing fluency."
- Effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them "access the curriculum and to learn well."
- Staff use assessment information effectively to plan learning that interests pupils, helping them "build on their skills and knowledge from Nursery to Year 6."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects in key stages 1 and 2, the curriculum is "not as well set out," meaning teachers’ plans are less clear on structuring learning.
- Consequently, pupils in these specific subjects are "less secure in what they have studied" and may not always build effectively on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns well, and leaders maintaining "thorough, detailed and accurate" record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 23% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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