Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
101%
Capacity
106
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the King's Lynn and West Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 106 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Lucca, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 23% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13496th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 58 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 11 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Football, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Wisbech, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 8EY |
| Headteacher | Marie Lucca |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 106 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.1% |
| School Capacity | 106 / 105 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (23%)
13496th of 13,686
Nationally
1573rd of 1,612
In East of England
54th of 58
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
23%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
23%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Wisbech
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE14 8EY
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