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Marlwood School
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
566
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing it in the top 64% nationally. Approximately 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is a noteworthy strength. However, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates that it is performing better than only 37% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 54% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.59308, -2.53909 · BS35 3LA
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN141341
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.marlwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Marlwood School rated by Ofsted?
Marlwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Marlwood School a good school?
Marlwood School scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Marlwood School in GCSEs?
Marlwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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