Marsh Lane Primary School
School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield, S21 5RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marsh Lane Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 10th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 April 2014, report published 12 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2023
This is an inclusive and friendly school where pupils succeed. Leaders have created an ethos that nurtures and supports pupils. Pupils say that they are happy to come to school. Most pupils attend well. Pupils feel safe at school. They know who to talk to if they have any worries. They know that staff care about them. Pupils know that adults will help them sort out any difficulties they may have. Pupils meet the high expectations of behaviour. They behave very well. Pupils are respectful towards their peers and adults. Pupils across year groups work and play well together. Playleaders enjoy the responsibility of setting up games for the younger children. Bullying is rare and staff deal with any incidents quickly. Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. However, pupils do not gain the knowledge they should across the curriculum because some subjects are not implemented as well as others. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent spoke for many when they described the school as, 'A fantastic school community with nurturing and kind teachers.'
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers are unclear about exactly what pupils need to learn and by when. This leads to some pupils not knowing the curriculum as well as they should. Subject leaders should ensure that all teachers deliver the intended curriculum in precise, small steps so that pupils know more and remember more across the curriculum.
- Leaders and teachers do not use assessment consistently to inform next steps in learning, or to identify key gaps in pupils' knowledge. Staff do not address misconceptions or gaps in pupils' learning consistently. Leaders must ensure that teachers use assessment information effectively, enabling pupils to know more and remember more of the intended curriculum.
- The curriculum for personal development does not help pupils to fully understand fundamental British values. It does not provide pupils with enough opportunities to learn about different cultures. This means that pupils are not well prepared for some aspects of life in modern Britain. Leaders must ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to develop a secure understanding of British values and different cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
147 pupils on roll, with places for 177
Schools near Marsh Lane Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Eckington Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Mosborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ridgeway Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Erika Thornhill
- Phone
- 01246432701
- Address
- School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield, S21 5RS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112544
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.