Marshalls Park School is a smaller than average 11–16 co-educational comprehensive. The proportion of pupils supported with additional government funding, known as the pupil premium, is below the national average. This funding is provided for those known to be eligible for free school meals and looked after children. The percentage of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is below the national average. The predominant group, over 80%, is White British. The proportion of pupils who receive special educational needs support is similar to the national average. However, the proportion of those with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is almost twice the national average. Pupils enter Year 7 with attainment that is broadly in line with the national average. This is a stable school population. The school meets the government’s current floor standards which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. A small number of pupils are educated by off-site alternative providers: Motorvations, Goldtrowel, Lambourne End and Havering College. The headteacher was appointed in January 2016.