Heads Welcome

I hope you enjoy browsing the website and that you find this site informative. All the staff, governors and students at Marshfields are very proud of our school.

Marshfields School is a strong and vibrant special school with places for 191 students aged 7-19 years who have learning difficulties and additional needs.

Every student matters at Marshfields School and every decision we take is based on what is in the best interests of the individual student. We firmly believe that the students and staff at Marshfields are its most important asset, with the staff having high expectations and aspirations for our students’ health, safety, happiness, knowledge, skills and independence. Teaching approaches, strategies and pace are always adjusted to suit the diverse abilities of the individual students. It is about making every lesson relevant and every learning journey count and ensuring that the young person, and their family, are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

At the heart of Marshfields is the welfare of our students, our staff, and our whole school community. Marshfields mission statement is "We are Unique". It is about recognising the diverse needs of our entire school community and striving to meet individual needs. Marshfields truly is a ‘unique’ school.

We had a 'Good' Ofsted inspection grading in September 2023. The inspectors said,

“Pupils at Marshfields are happy and thrive. They become confident to take part in class discussions and to undertake tasks independently. Pupils have positive and supportive relationships with other pupils and staff. They look out for each other and help when someone is finding something tricky.”

We have high standards of behaviour and achievement and there is a real sense of community. Our school seeks to involve parents in partnership with their children’s learning.

In this website we have tried to give you a broad overview of the school (please contact the school if you need a paper copy of the information provided on the website, including large print versions). We thank you for taking the time to look at this website.

Mr I Graham
Headteacher

ETHOS

We are unique

Every student matters at Marshfields School and every decision we take is based on what is in the best interests of the individual. We firmly believe that the students and staff at Marshfields are its most important asset, with the staff having high expectations and aspirations for our students’ health, safety, happiness, knowledge, skills and independence.

We will do this by offering teaching approaches, strategies and pace are always adjusted to suit the diverse abilities of the individual students.

Ensuring students have access to a wide range of activities that address their additional needs and give them the opportunity to be independent despite them.

Marshfields School recognises the diverse needs of our entire school community and striving to meet individual needs. Setting high expectations for student outcomes and preparing for adulthood. Marshfields truly is a ‘unique’ school.