The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 78 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 566
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Simmons
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwo Bridges Academy
Free school · Grammar · Very close
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Gillingstool Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Castlefell School
Independent · 2.3km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 2.3km away
Tockington Manor School
Independent · 2.4km away
The Castle School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Crossways Infant School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Marlwood School a selective school?
No. Marlwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Marlwood School's Ofsted rating?
Marlwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marlwood School?
Marlwood School currently has 566 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marlwood School take?
Marlwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marlwood School?
Marlwood School is in Bristol, BS35 3LA, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marlwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Marlwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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