Marshfields School

A good community special school school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marshfields School.

Peterborough, PE14PP Ofsted: Good Age 7-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eastern Close
Dogsthorpe
Peterborough, PE14PP
Phone
1733568058
Website
marshfields.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110943
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Eastern Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4PP
Website
www.marshfields.co.uk
Age range
7-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
191 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
184
Free School Meals
53.6% (99 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.5% (183 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
184 pupils
7-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are Unique"

Respect for all Feeling safe and valued Preparation for adulthood and citizenship Autonomy and self-regulation Positive Behaviour Management

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr I Graham welcomes visitors and describes Marshfields as a unique, strong and vibrant special school. The ethos is 'We are Unique' and Ofsted graded the school as Good in September 2023.

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Humanities Computing Food D&T Performing Arts Art SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) learning Strong emphasis on English and Maths with 5 lessons per week in English and Maths 1:1 and intervention sessions for literacy and/or numeracy

SEND Provision

Marshfields School utilises a broad range of strategies to support our students as standard provision. This is detailed in our Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision: Special School Context (OAIP - SSC) that has been adapted from the Local Authorities OAIP.

Admissions Criteria

DFE age range: 7-19. Primary need: Learning Difficulties. Typical levels of triangulated functioning: a cognitive profile at or below the 2nd percentile. Attainment in the core subjects will be significantly below chronological age expectations. Applying for a place at Marshfields involves EHCP requirements and is overseen by a SEND panel with multi-professional membership; steps include visiting the school and coordinating with local authorities.

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