The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
71.9
28.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
50.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 67%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
Primary · 340m away
Heathermount School
Independent · 978m away
St George's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Sunningdale School
Independent · 1.2km away
Charters School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale
Primary · 1.3km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Primary · 1.6km away
Cheapside CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Marist School a selective school?
Yes. The Marist School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend The Marist School?
The Marist School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Marist School take?
The Marist School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is The Marist School?
The Marist School is in Ascot, SL5 7PS, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Marist School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Marist School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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