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The Marlborough Science Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
AddressWatling Street, AL1 2QA
School Websitewww.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk/
Telephone1727856874
URN138042

School Census

Total 1290
Girls/Boys 601/688
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.6%/53.3%
% pupils where English not first language 10.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 202
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
29/11/2023 Good
27/03/2014 Good
Inspection Date 29/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 27/03/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
29 November 2023School inspection: GoodView
08 February 2018Short inspectionView
27 March 2014Full inspection: GoodView
04 September 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59.00%
Entering EBacc 46.30%
EBacc average point score 3.98
Progress 8 -0.1
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 53%
EBacc average point score 4.12
Progress 8 -0.18
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.91
Progress 8 -0.25

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications620
As first preference186
As second preference150
As third preference129
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers164
second preference offers37
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications663
As first preference192
As second preference148
As third preference157
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers154
second preference offers38
third preference offers21
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications643
As first preference200
As second preference144
As third preference156
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers181
second preference offers35
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications609
As first preference168
As second preference144
As third preference134
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers158
second preference offers24
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications666
As first preference182
As second preference178
As third preference141
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers165
second preference offers47
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications729
As first preference211
As second preference174
As third preference157
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers151
second preference offers32
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications653
As first preference167
As second preference155
As third preference151
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers128
second preference offers39
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications645
As first preference167
As second preference160
As third preference151
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers125
second preference offers44
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications660
As first preference169
As second preference155
As third preference149
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers140
second preference offers34
third preference offers23
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications617
As first preference129
As second preference170
As third preference148
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers105
second preference offers53
third preference offers26
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications551
As first preference144
As second preference128
As third preference122
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers122
second preference offers34
third preference offers22

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
66.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.8%
indian ethnic origin
1.4%
african ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.2%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
67%
any other white background ethnic origin
10.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
6.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.7%
african ethnic origin
1.5%
indian ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.9%

Nearby Schools

St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Watling View, , AL1 2PB

St Columba's College

(0.33 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 4-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: King Harry Lane, , AL3 4AW

Mandeville Primary School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Mandeville Drive, , AL1 2LE

Watling View School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Watling View, , AL1 2NU

Killigrew Primary and Nursery School

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: West Avenue, , AL2 3HD