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Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,428
Capacity
1,180
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 67% progress to university, although only 17% gain entry to top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 18% may be a consideration for those prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
White Other7.6%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.58027, -0.76504 · SL7 1JE
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136964
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gms.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Marlow School rated by Ofsted?
Great Marlow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2013.
Is Great Marlow School a good school?
Great Marlow School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Great Marlow School in GCSEs?
Great Marlow School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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