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Marshchapel Infant School

East Lindsey, DN36 5SXPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Marshchapel Infant School

Marshchapel Infant School is a tiny state primary in Lincolnshire, and its headline metrics immediately set it apart from the local authority average. The school serves just 26 pupils from ages 2 to 7, with a capacity of 77, making it one of the smallest schools in the area. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 57, it is worth noting that Marshchapel is an infant school, meaning its pupils do not sit KS2 SATs, so a direct academic comparison isn't possible. However, the school's Ofsted record is solid: it has held a Good rating across both its most recent graded inspection in 2019 and its ungraded inspection in February 2025, where inspectors confirmed that standards were maintained. This consistency is notable given that only 10 out of 280 primary schools in the LA have achieved Outstanding. The school's small size means every child is known well, and the parent view data backs this up — 100% of the 17 respondents would recommend the school, and 71% strongly agree that their child does well there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSea Dyke Way, Grimsby, East Lindsey, DN36 5SX
HeadteacherAmanda Turner
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils26
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity26 / 77 (34% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketNetballDanceSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshchapel Infant School

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