Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wisbech, East of England PE14 8EY · Norfolk
#454 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3662 of 15,697 nationally
About Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is a academy primary located in Wisbech, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 106 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 454th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 106; capacity filled 98.1%.
There are 28 schools in Wisbech; Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School ranks 2nd of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)31.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 106
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 31.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Emneth Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 4.1 km away
Walpole Highway Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
39 students · 4.1 km away
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students · 4.2 km away
Terrington St John Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students · 4.3 km away
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
225 students · 5.3 km away
Clarkson Infants School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
187 students · 5.4 km away
West Walton Community Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students · 5.6 km away
Marshland High School
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
821 students · 5.7 km away
Ramnoth Junior School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
340 students · 5.7 km away
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
217 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
Spooner Row Primary School
Wymondham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
Thriplow CofE Primary School
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
High Beech CofE Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
St John Catholic Primary School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #454 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School ranks #454 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3662 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School had 106 students in 2025.
Is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.