Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Wisbech for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 2nd of 24 primary schools in Wisbech. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2022, report published 4 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
Marshland St. James is a welcoming school. Pupils say that they have fun and like their learning activities. They try hard and behave well. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Leaders have crafted an effective curriculum that matches these high expectations. Children in the early years access an exceptional curriculum and are very well prepared for Year 1. Pupils love the fact that all the staff know them personally. Pupils are well cared for. They are safe and feel safe. Staff know pupils' interests well and make activities appealing. The school's shared vision of 'believing, belonging and being' underpins the way pupils work. Pupils say there is no bullying and behaviour is good. If there were to be any bullying, they can ask for help from staff who will then resolve any problem. Parents appreciate the care staff give to pupils. Pupils forge strong relationships with adults and each other. There is a strong feeling of mutual respect. Pupils learn and develop a mature understanding of people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
What the school should improve
- In key stages 1 and 2, the curriculum is not as well developed in some subjects as it is in others. In these subjects, pupils are less secure in what they have learned, and teachers may not always help pupils to build on what they know. Leaders are aware of the need to develop these subjects. They should continue to work to provide guidance for teachers to help pupils learn well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 108
Schools near Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Walpole Highway Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| Terrington St John Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRACE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Marie Lucca
- Phone
- 01945430378
- Address
- School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8EY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142057
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.