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About

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 .

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Key facts

URN
110943
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Local authority
Peterborough
Constituency
Peterborough
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (10 current, 1 former)

Special schools governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Elaine McMillanChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Simon Kaye FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Kirsten JowettGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Marie ParrishGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Chris FitzjohnGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Jaime KellyGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Andrew SykesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Miss Jenny HowlettGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Ian GrahamGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2023
Ms Elaine McMillanGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Graham SainsburyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028

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