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Marshland High School
- Secondary
- West Walton PE14 7HA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all pupils have positive attitudes to learning and want to do the best that they can.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in many areas
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and respectful interactions
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and routinely use assessment to support their planning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are supported through common assessment procedures across the trust.
Strengths and Challenges: Subject specialists deliver content effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers use assessment information effectively; however, expectations of pupils with SEN can be too low.
Parent Satisfaction: Many pupils spoke about teachers being available and helpful, and parents feel children are well cared for.
Opportunities for Involvement: Positive parent recommendations
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate in educational visits and other events.
Communication: Leaders regularly inform parents about their child's progress and school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act promptly on received concerns to support students and families.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders check on the quality of teaching and provide support and training.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders accurately evaluate strengths and weaknesses
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and are dealt with effectively when they occur.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils report feeling safe and cared for in the school environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive and supportive community
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers various extracurricular activities, including overseas sports tours and geography trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have many opportunities to develop their interests beyond academics.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of character development opportunities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective adaptations in lessons
Managing and Supporting SEND: New leaders are evaluating SEN provision, but a strategic plan is yet to be developed.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers education curriculum
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About Us
Marshland High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 824 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 48% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 8.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 6 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 14 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 3 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 4 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 1 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marshland High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1