SchoolScoresGreat Marlow School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of MARLOW EDUCATION TRUST
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE
01628 483752 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 April 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
231 pupils in this year group.
48% — 11 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 59% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.9 | 53.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
231 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Buckinghamshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 49% | 61% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 17% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 20% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
121 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 42% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 33% | 69% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.6 | 40.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 319 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 44 | 0% | 2% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 35 | 3% | 6% | 16% |
| Law | 29 | 0% | 3% | 17% |
| Psychology | 27 | 7% | 15% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10% | 25% | 40% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 19 | 0% | 11% | 14% |
| Biology | 17 | 6% | 24% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 16 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 14 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 14 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| History | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Ancient History | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Design and Technology (Product Design), French, Spanish, Mathematics (Further), Music.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
124 students in this year group.
92% — 7 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 36% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
155 students in this year group.
67% — 6 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 67% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 17% | 38% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 71% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 225 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 242 |
| Of those, offered a place | 187 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 655 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 14.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 19.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 32nd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cressex Community School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Hampden Grammar School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-Act Bourne End Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's Catholic School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 5 expected · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wycombe High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Marlow School's Ofsted rating?
Great Marlow School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Great Marlow School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Great Marlow School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 242 families put Great Marlow School as their first choice for 225 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 187 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136964.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.