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Marshside Primary School
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Marshside Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District PR9 9XA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are suitably trained to deliver the phonics programme with expertise.
Success of the Curriculum: Recent changes to the curriculum have positively impacted pupil achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some older pupils have residual gaps in knowledge affecting their readiness for next stages.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils practice reading with books that match learned sounds. Most read confidently by end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff identify struggling children and provide effective additional support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, attentive, and well-mannered but some do not behave well during social times.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective adaptations ensure pupils with SEND progress well through the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; confident staff will resolve any concerns swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils support each other well, especially those perceptive of others' needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel welcome and listened to; they appreciate family coffee mornings on the 'book bus'.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents successfully in activities such as enjoying books with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips and clubs like running and story writing.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and appreciated; workload and well-being are considered by leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff's skilled delivery of the curriculum positively impacts pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Implemented assessment strategies help staff inform future learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some gaps persist in older pupils' knowledge due to previous curriculum shortcomings.
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About Us
Marshside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 186 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Close to the ancient village of Churchtown, Marshside is a tiny and welcoming primary school that serves the Marshside neighbourhood.
We are very lucky to have big outdoor spaces, including a large playground, a huge field, and even a raised platform overlooking the wetland bird sanctuary. We are in a fantastic location on the edge of a wetland bird sanctuary.
We take great delight in providing all of our children and their families with care and assistance.
Our school's motto, "Treat Others As You Would Like to Be Treated Yourself," is ingrained in every facet of school life.
All of our team members are dedicated to giving our kids the finest education possible.
We offer a comprehensive, innovative, and rich curriculum in a nurturing learning atmosphere.
Our mission is to promote the wellbeing and good health of children, and we place a priority on making sure that they enjoy their time at Marshside both academically and socially.
The most recent Ofsted Report gave us high marks for the way we support and care for our students' personal growth and well-being.
They acknowledged the school's dedication to enhancing the results for kids and families.
If you want to schedule a visit to our school or have any feedback regarding any area of school life, please contact Mrs. Edge in our school office.
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We are very lucky to have big outdoor spaces, including a large playground, a huge field, and even a raised platform overlooking the wetland bird sanctuary. We are in a fantastic location on the edge of a wetland bird sanctuary.
We take great delight in providing all of our children and their families with care and assistance.
Our school's motto, "Treat Others As You Would Like to Be Treated Yourself," is ingrained in every facet of school life.
All of our team members are dedicated to giving our kids the finest education possible.
We offer a comprehensive, innovative, and rich curriculum in a nurturing learning atmosphere.
Our mission is to promote the wellbeing and good health of children, and we place a priority on making sure that they enjoy their time at Marshside both academically and socially.
The most recent Ofsted Report gave us high marks for the way we support and care for our students' personal growth and well-being.
They acknowledged the school's dedication to enhancing the results for kids and families.
If you want to schedule a visit to our school or have any feedback regarding any area of school life, please contact Mrs. Edge in our school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 25.8 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 8 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 11 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marshside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1