How many pupils does Marshland High School have?

Marshland High School has 808 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Marshland High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Marshland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 in 2025/26.

Is Marshland High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Marshland High School is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Marshland High School?

Marshland High School is located at School Road, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7HA.

Marshland High School

School Road, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7HA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

43.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

808

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Marshland High School

Marshland High School is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 808 pupils on roll. It is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 (2025/26). 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 808 / 810 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.1%

Free school meals

14.7%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

21.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.3

Attainment 8

157 pupils

39.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

61.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

24.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

44.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

16.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£51,378

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,342 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,626

Spend per pupil

£8,309

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: School Road, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7HA
Phone: 01945584146
Head Teacher: Craig Jansen
Website: www.marshlandhigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Marshland High School?: Marshland High School is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Marshland High School have?: Marshland High School has 808 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Marshland High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Marshland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 in 2025/26.
Is Marshland High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Marshland High School is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Marshland High School?: Marshland High School is located at School Road, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7HA.

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