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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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