Marine Park Primary School
About Marine Park Primary School
Marine Park Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. Every single one of the 20 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic and achievable option. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Shelley Metcalfe and serves 194 pupils from ages 3 to 11, with capacity for 236. It also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single, continuous primary setting from the earliest years.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (5 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 14 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: marineparkprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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