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Marshfield Primary

Bradford, BD5 9DSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#4,760
of 13,686 nationally

About Marshfield Primary

Marshfield Primary is a state primary school in Bradford that is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. For its 2025/26 intake, the school offered 49 places and received 115 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.35. Of those applications, 44 were first-preference offers, indicating strong local demand. The school currently has 458 pupils on roll against a capacity of 428, meaning it is operating above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.7 per cent, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the demographic mix of the local area. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision available. The headteacher is Zara Kearns.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThornton Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD5 9DS
HeadteacherZara Kearns
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity458 / 428 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubChoirFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: marshfield-primary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshfield Primary

Marshfield Primary has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.