Marshlands Primary School
Goole, DN14 5UE · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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80th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 — 1.3/10 against 1,615 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marshlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 292. 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 are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to help students progress to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Marshlands Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Marshlands Primary School are described as happy, thriving in an "inclusive and nurturing environment" where they "understand and embody the school’s values of resilience, respect and positivity." The report highlights a "coherent curriculum" with high ambitions, particularly in early reading, and notes that relationships between staff and pupils are "excellent."
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, using a phonics programme that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in pupils learning to read with "fluency and confidence."
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with subject leaders identifying key vocabulary and skills; for example, in design and technology, pupils develop a "deeper understanding of concepts over time."
- The early years provision gives children a "good start," with high priority given to language development and well-planned maths provision that helps children "recognise and recall number facts."
- Leaders provide a wide range of experiences through the ‘Making Marshland Memories’ offer, allowing pupils to develop leadership skills and engage in activities such as netball and outdoor learning.
- Governors "know and understand the school" and leaders consider staff well-being, with staff being "overwhelmingly positive about steps leaders take to support their workload."
Areas to improve
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are not always appropriate, meaning some are "not sufficiently well supported in their learning"; leaders must ensure teachers have clear information on meeting these needs.
- In some classes, the curriculum is not consistently implemented because some staff lack the subject knowledge to choose appropriate activities, resulting in "time being wasted on activities that do not have a purpose."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders build links with families and staff work closely with agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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