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The Marlborough Church of England School
Shipton Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.7 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,085
Capacity
1,138
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.4, placing it in the top 14% nationally. Approximately 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 63% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, around 70% of pupils progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2018Older 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. | 55.4 | Top 14% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 63% | Top 15% 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%. | 30% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% 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%. | 70% | 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%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black African1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.84883, -1.34142 · OX20 1LP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138817
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Marlborough Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
The Marlborough Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2018.
Is The Marlborough Church of England School a good school?
The Marlborough Church of England School scores 72.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Church of England School in GCSEs?
The Marlborough Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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