SchoolScoresMarlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Ducks Meadow, Marlborough, SN8 4BX
01672 513101 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Marlborough comparisons use the 9 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Marlborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Marlborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Marlborough figures pool parents at the Marlborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Wiltshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 Wiltshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.0% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Marlborough. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Preshute CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennet Valley CofE Aided Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School?
90% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School as their first choice for 48 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 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 142335.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.