Marshland High School vs Walpole Highway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshland High School
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
821 students
Walpole Highway Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
39 students
| Measure | Marshland High School Wisbech, East of England | Walpole Highway Primary School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #228 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1864 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 821 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 821 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.marshlandhigh.co.uk | www.walpolehighway.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walpole Highway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 52.3).
- •Marshland High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 39.
- •Marshland High School is a academy school while Walpole Highway Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marshland High School better than Walpole Highway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walpole Highway Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 52.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marshland High School and Walpole Highway Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marshland High School: 821. Walpole Highway Primary School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marshland High School and Walpole Highway Primary School rank in East of England?
Marshland High School is 228th of 460 and Walpole Highway Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).