Marshland Primary Academy, Doncaster

In its own words: "Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible. Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all. Marshland Primary Academy is a happy and welcoming community."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Marshland Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Marshland Primary Academy as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Marshland Primary Academy are West Road Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 82% maths); Thorne King Edward Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 65% maths); Brooke Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); and Green Top (1.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 70% maths).

Marshland Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Marshland Primary Academy is one of 16 schools run by Venn Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Marshland Primary Academy had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Thorne North Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marshland Road/Wembley Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Marshland Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Marshland Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.