Marsden Primary School
URN: 108687 • Sunderland SR6 7HJ
Overview
- Name
- Marsden Primary School
- URN
- 108687
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Marshall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915292040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Lane, Sunderland SR6 7HJ
Summary
Marsden Primary School, located in Sunderland, South Tyneside, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender student body of 203 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment, encapsulated in its ethos of “Everyone Cares, Everyone Matters.” This commitment to care and support has been positively noted by recent OFSTED inspectors, highlighting the high-quality assistance provided by staff.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that encourages active learning and community involvement. Recent activities include a Harvest Festival at a local church and a MacMillan Cake Day organized by the school council, showcasing the school's emphasis on community engagement and student leadership. Marsden Primary also promotes academic excellence through various subjects, as evidenced by the engaging lessons in mathematics and English observed in different year groups.
With a significant percentage of students (27.6%) eligible for free school meals, Marsden Primary is attentive to the needs of its diverse student population. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at www.marsdenprimary.org.uk.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that encourages active learning and community involvement. Recent activities include a Harvest Festival at a local church and a MacMillan Cake Day organized by the school council, showcasing the school's emphasis on community engagement and student leadership. Marsden Primary also promotes academic excellence through various subjects, as evidenced by the engaging lessons in mathematics and English observed in different year groups.
With a significant percentage of students (27.6%) eligible for free school meals, Marsden Primary is attentive to the needs of its diverse student population. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at www.marsdenprimary.org.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 105 | 98 | 210 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 222 | 120 | 102 | 210 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | 126 | 114 | 210 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | 126 | 114 | 210 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 125 | 110 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 126 | 115 | 210 | 23.70 |
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