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St John's Marlborough
Granham Hill, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4AX, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.9 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,712
Capacity
1,620
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.9, placing it in the top 26% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 71% progress to university, including 31% to top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 50.9 | Top 26% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 70% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 199 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (327 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
80%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
76%
School has high expectations
74%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
68%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.41528, -1.72841 · SN8 4AX
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN138623
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Marlborough rated by Ofsted?
St John's Marlborough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St John's Marlborough a good school?
St John's Marlborough scores 57.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John's Marlborough?
Based on 327 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Marlborough receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St John's Marlborough in GCSEs?
St John's Marlborough achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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