The Marlborough Church of England School
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Attainment 8 of 55.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.30
- Confidence interval:
- [0.09, 0.51]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 179 | 55.4 | — | 77.1% | 30.2% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 178 | 52.4 | +0.30 | 72.5% | 25.8% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 173 | 53.5 | +0.32 | 73.0% | 24.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 182 | 55.2 | +0.41 | 75.0% | 23.0% | 4.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Oxfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138817 |
| Local authority | Oxfordshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Andrew Hanlon |
| Trust | RIVER LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | OX20 1LP |
| Latest pupils | 179 |
| FSM eligible | 13.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Shipton Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
http://www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/1993811431| DfE number | 4560 |
| UKPRN | 10038985 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |