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Marsh Hill Primary School

Birmingham, B23 7HYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#7,236
of 13,686 nationally

About Marsh Hill Primary School

Marsh Hill Primary School in Birmingham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is running at near-full capacity with 419 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 191 applications for 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.18. Of those, 65 families put it as their first preference, and 58 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice locally, despite not being among the highest-ranked primaries in Birmingham.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarsh Hill, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 7HY
HeadteacherJohn Cusack
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)51.6%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (7 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaScience ClubChoirGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:10-08:30

After-school care

15:20-16:20

Source: marshill.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marsh Hill Primary School

Marsh Hill 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.