The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017). Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 634
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 49.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Ardron
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
North Wharf Road, London, W2 1QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 682m away
Hallfield Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Connaught House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Wetherby Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 1.2km away
Pembridge Hall School
Independent · 1.4km away
Wetherby School
Independent · 1.6km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Marylebone Boys' School a selective school?
No. Marylebone Boys' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Marylebone Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Marylebone Boys' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marylebone Boys' School?
Marylebone Boys' School currently has 634 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marylebone Boys' School take?
Marylebone Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marylebone Boys' School?
Marylebone Boys' School is in London, W2 1QZ, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marylebone Boys' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Marylebone Boys' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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