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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BR, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,085
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 72.4 and a remarkable 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The high percentage of students progressing to university (91%), including 67% attending top-third institutions, highlights the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education. Parents can feel confident in the school's strong reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which places it better than 98% of schools.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 72.4 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 68% | Top 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 91% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 67% | Top 20% |
Based on 233 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
Asian Indian8.1%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.57022, -0.78163 · SL7 2BR
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136781
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swbgs.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School a good school?
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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