SchoolScoresThe Marvell College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EE
01482 799132 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
206 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Hull comparisons use the 3 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Hull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 71% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 86% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 78% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 64% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 79% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 71% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 41% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 190 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 67% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 84% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 58% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 76% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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. Hull figures pool parents at the Hull 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
224 pupils in this year group.
25% — 11 points below the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | 37% | 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. | 40.6 | 40.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.5 | 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.
215 pupils in this year group.
87% — 2 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 85% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 17% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 49% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 267 |
| Of those, offered a place | 229 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 482 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.2 · 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 | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.6% | 37.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 16.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.0% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 31.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 4% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 21% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 12.3%* | 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
- Liberty Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 15% grade 5+ English and maths
- Malet Lambert 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Winifred Holtby Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holderness Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Marvell College's Ofsted rating?
The Marvell College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Marvell College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 25% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Marvell College?
92% of the 206 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Marvell College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Marvell College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 267 families put The Marvell College as their first choice for 248 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 229 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 142391.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.