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Marshside Primary School

Sefton, PR9 9XAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,929
of 13,686 nationally

About Marshside Primary School

Marshside Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit below the Sefton local authority average, which is a key point to consider. In the 2023/24 academic year, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 59%. That places the school 46th out of 74 primary schools in Sefton, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 80th percentile, meaning roughly one in five schools nationally scored lower on this measure. The school’s individual subject scores tell a mixed story: 63% reached the expected standard in reading and maths, while 71% did so in writing. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is low — just 8% — and only 21% achieved higher in reading, 29% in maths and 13% in writing. These figures suggest that while most children are making adequate progress, fewer are exceeding expectations compared with peers across the borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressElswick Road, Southport, Sefton, PR9 9XA
HeadteacherShaun Haughey
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)26.7%
School Capacity191 / 222 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubDramaScience ClubEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: marshsideprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshside Primary School

Marshside 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.