Marsh School
About Marsh School
If you're a parent considering Marsh School, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, 92% of respondents said they would recommend the school, a strong signal of satisfaction. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 74 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.55. Among those, all 28 first-preference applicants received an offer. On specific questions, the numbers are equally encouraging: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. A combined 96% agreed that the school has high expectations, and 92% felt their child does well. The school also scored well on communication, with 96% saying the school lets them know how their child is doing. The only slight note of caution came on concerns being dealt with properly, where 8% strongly disagreed, though 54% agreed or strongly agreed.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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.
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