The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,428
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- MARLOW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Guy Pendlebury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFoxes Piece School
Primary · 485m away
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Primary · 906m away
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Primary · 974m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burford School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Little Marlow CofE School
Primary · 1.9km away
Spinfield School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Great Marlow School a selective school?
No. Great Marlow School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Great Marlow School's Ofsted rating?
Great Marlow School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Marlow School?
Great Marlow School currently has 1,428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Marlow School take?
Great Marlow School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Great Marlow School?
Great Marlow School is in Marlow, SL7 1JE, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Marlow School have a sixth form?
Yes, Great Marlow School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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