Marshfields School

Marshfields School is a  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 everyone. 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 students with a Pathways model that offers differentiation in the provision and approaches to support them in making progress. It is about making every lesson relevant and every learning journey count. Ensuring that the young person, and their family, are well-prepared for the next stage of their lives and preparing them for adulthood and the wider world.

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.