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Marshside Primary School
Elswick Road, Marshside, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9XA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
222
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While 56% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 11% reach this level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.67362, -2.96976 · PR9 9XA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104866
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.marshsideprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Marshside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marshside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Marshside Primary School a good school?
Marshside Primary School scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Marshside Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marshside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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