The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025). Boys only.
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a boys-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
9% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Salih Ezer (Mr Gokcek)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
February 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
May 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
September 2013 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
October 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Inspection
Location
1-9 Evelyn Street, Surrey Quays, London, SE8 5RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Childeric Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kender Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marathon Science School's Ofsted rating?
Marathon Science School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marathon Science School?
Marathon Science School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marathon Science School take?
Marathon Science School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Marathon Science School?
Marathon Science School is in London, SE8 5RQ, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marathon Science School have a sixth form?
Yes, Marathon Science School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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