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The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.9 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,335
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE results where it ranks in the top 64% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining higher grades, as well as in EBacc entry. Additionally, about 63% of graduates progress to university, with 13% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 40% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.8%
White Other9.2%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.0%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.73851, -0.34936 · AL1 2QA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138042
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Marlborough Science Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Marlborough Science Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is The Marlborough Science Academy a good school?
The Marlborough Science Academy scores 71.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 The Marlborough Science Academy in GCSEs?
The Marlborough Science Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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