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Marish Primary School

Marish Primary School

Slough, SL3 8NZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

802

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Marish Primary School

Marish Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 802 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 806 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Marish Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher G Denham, it falls under Slough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1932nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 26 in Slough.

Marish Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 64 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Marish Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Marish Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwabey Road, Slough, Slough, SL3 8NZ
HeadteacherG Denham
Local AuthoritySlough
Number of Pupils802
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity802 / 806 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)

1932nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

260th of 2,034

In South East

Top 25%

8th of 26

In Slough

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

78%

Expected Standard

22%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:86%
Higher:45%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:25%
MathsAvg Score: 110
Expected:79%
Higher:52%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +10%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

78%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballCricketCross CountryTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

64

Applications

137

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

61 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marish Primary School

Marish Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01753819900www.marishacademytrust.co.uk/

Swabey Road, Slough

Slough, SL3 8NZ

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Swabey Road, Slough

Slough, SL3 8NZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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