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Great Marlow School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Kevin Ford

corporate_fareGREAT MARLOW SCHOOL

location_onMarlow, SL7 1JE

language Visit Website phone 1628483752

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,434

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Buckinghamshire

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Great Marlow School is a Academy converter secondary school in Marlow, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Great Marlow School is an academy converter in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREAT MARLOW SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,428 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #20 in Buckinghamshire and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 47.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 33.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

47.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.7%

Entering EBacc18.20%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.30%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.76

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.96

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.91

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Students

114

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.5%

Achieving A*–A9.4%

Achieving A*–B33.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.1%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

134

Retention rate94.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

114

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

137

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 November 2022

Inspection Report

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16 May 2017

Inspection Report

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18 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-07-07

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,428 pupils. During this period, there were 21 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,428	21	1.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,420	58	4.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,437	43	3.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,446	36	2.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,445	35	2.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,426	34	2.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,434	38	2.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,440	35	2.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,444	20	1.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,442	18	1.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,443	15	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,435	24	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,436	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,436	35	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,388	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,388	16	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,389	19	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,313	9	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,328	12	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,332	7	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,298	6	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,302	17	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,299	13	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,271	12	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,278	18	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,278	2	0.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 81 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree61%

agree35%

disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree51%

agree16%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree8%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree39%

disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree26%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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