The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Matthews
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMountbatten Primary School
Primary · 601m away
Thanet Primary School
Primary · 637m away
Griffin Primary School
Primary · 753m away
Oakfield
Special school · 801m away
Oakfield School
Academy · 801m away
Longhill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wansbeck Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wilberforce College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Marvell College a selective school?
No. The Marvell College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Marvell College's Ofsted rating?
The Marvell College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Marvell College?
The Marvell College currently has 1,237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Marvell College take?
The Marvell College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Marvell College?
The Marvell College is in Hull, HU9 4EE, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Marvell College have a sixth form?
No, The Marvell College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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