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Marathon Science School
- Secondary
- Lewisham SE8 5RQ
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful and attend well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Implementation of PSHE programs showing improvement
Academic Progress: The curriculum lacks rigor and breadth, pupils achieve poorly, especially at GCSE.
Academic Progress: Enhancing curriculum plans remains a priority
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers are experienced, others are new and often lack professional training.
Current Educational Practices: No useful professional training provided to staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Experienced teachers present; however, inconsistency in curriculum planning.
Qualifications and Training: Subject expertise variability addressed
Current Educational Practices: New curriculum plans need embedding
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching methods variability persists
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have not consulted parents on RSE policy.
Communication: RSE policy was not published on the website at the time of inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with incidents of bullying appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to review curriculum and training for improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership roles revised post-inspection
Actions for Quality Improvement: Overhauled curriculum plans in place
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff handle bullying incidents appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Lift out of order, limiting accessibility for those with disabilities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Very few extracurricular experiences organized.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Limited after-school clubs significantly limit pupils' social and cultural development.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned careers program introduced
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers education, advice, and guidance are weak.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils typically do not attain qualifications needed for the next stage of education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Guidance and policies updated
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders and staff lack knowledge and skills to support SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: GCSE subjects include English language, English literature, mathematics, statistics, science, computer science, business studies, and geography.
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Marathon Science School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.
It has 48 students from age 10-19 yr.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | - | Good |
| Age range | 10-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 15.40% | - |
| Day Fees | - | £6,353 | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 23.26% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 32.53% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 26.32% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.21% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.47% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.47 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.92% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.54% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.69% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.77% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.08% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 23.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 25.89% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 35.94% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.17% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.28% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.11% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.88 | 2.55 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.33% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 95.5% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.17% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.92% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 21.73% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.2% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.93% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.8% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.53% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.26 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.82% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.18% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.36% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 15.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 24.6% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 36.47% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 24.87% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.67% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 14% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.6 | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.09% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.18% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.27% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.82% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.27% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.18% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.36% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.5% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.36% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.07% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 33.82% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.55% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.27% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.45% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.36% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.55% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 30.28 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.25 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.12% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 71.43% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.57% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.14% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.71% | 9.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.75 7 | 32.08 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.04 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.59% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 339 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.5% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.00 8 | 33.1 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.37 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.09% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 28.83% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.83% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.17% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.94 | 29.34 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.24 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.42% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.43% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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