Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School, Wisbech
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wisbech, part of Grace Schools. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 24 schools in Wisbech with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School in detail
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, family school where every child is valued, respected, and nurtured. Our school Vision is ''Do what is right, Love being kind to others, Live humbly, which reinforces the positive Christian Ethos that is embedded in all we do."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:50pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 23% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School are Emneth Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 72% maths); Walpole Highway Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 36% reading, 29% maths); and Terrington St John Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 42% reading, 42% maths).
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Emneth AcademyWalpole Highway Primary SchoolTilney St Lawrence Community Primary SchoolTerrington St John Primary School
The trust
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.
Who goes there
0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (31.1%) received SEN support and 4 (3.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School issued 17 suspensions, 16 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 23% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 38% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wisbech
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wisbech
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
34.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
51
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,276
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,428
Per pupil
£726k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2%
Overall absence
27.8%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School has around 106 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
8.2% of sessions were missed at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 27.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is at School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)