The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,335
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE MARLBOROUGH SCIENCE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Annie Thomson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's College
Independent · 550m away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Watling View School
Special school · 644m away
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 837m away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Albans School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Marlborough Science Academy a selective school?
No. The Marlborough Science Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Marlborough Science Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Marlborough Science Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Marlborough Science Academy?
The Marlborough Science Academy currently has 1,335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Marlborough Science Academy take?
The Marlborough Science Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Marlborough Science Academy?
The Marlborough Science Academy is in St Albans, AL1 2QA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Marlborough Science Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Marlborough Science Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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