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Leadership and management Outstanding
Achievement of pupils Outstanding
Quality of teaching Outstanding
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress and attain well above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Mature, considerate behaviour is the norm; bullying is virtually unknown.
Qualifications and Training: Inspectors visited 40 lessons taught by 35 teachers.
Current Educational Practices: The school uses assessment information very well, regular checks on teaching maintain high standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Almost all teaching is good or outstanding, some marking inconsistent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' views were analyzed through the Parent View website.
Communication: Computerized behavior recording systems communicate to parents daily.
Parent Satisfaction: Very small number of fixed-term and internal exclusions; attendance is above average.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher has empowered staff to play a full part in managing the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior and middle leaders drive improvement; regular checks on teaching and progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying of all kinds is virtually unknown; students feel very safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent behavior in lessons and around school supports social and academic progress.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety of lunchtime and after-school activities enrich students' experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Interesting educational opportunities provided, such as building a fully functioning light aircraft.
Outdoor Facilities: School site allows admirable independence and collaboration among students.
Career Counselling Services: Detailed advice and guidance helps students make well-informed choices about their future learning pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form partnership with adjacent girls' grammar school enhances opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Achievement of disabled students and those with special educational needs is as strong as that of their peers.
Subjects Offered: Attainment in GCSE examinations is above average in almost all subjects.
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Marling School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Gloucestershire, South West.

It has 1181 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 96% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Marling School abides by the equal opportunity policy, which forbids discrimination against anybody or any group based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other characteristics. The government emphasises that all UK schools must ensure that important "British Values" are taught. Staff at Marling School empower students through empowering instruction and a safe environment, while also educating and setting boundaries for them to make educated decisions. Marling has a strong anti-bullying culture with a thorough behaviour policy in place. Respect plays a significant role in Marling's philosophy and Core Values.

The Marling School works tirelessly to ensure that each graduate has the best moral basis possible to achieve a fulfilling life and a valuable contribution to society. We take great pride in offering our Year 8 children the chance to learn about a variety of other religions and British cultures during our multi-faith day.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-16
Gender Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.3 15.1 15.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 96% 48% 48%
Grade 5 or above A Level 18.30% - -
Day Fees - - -
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Marling School Reviews
3 (7 reviews)
stop the cap marlings is a good school i would recomend it over crypt even though some people argue with that this is because they thinks it very bad from the outside of the old little buildings well that is incorect
Quite rightly downgraded at the recent Ofsted inspection, November 2024. Lack of “actual” support and anything extra that children need.
I had some doubts when my son began Year 7 because of the reviews I had read, but he truly enjoys this school. He has made significant academic progress, especially in English. Despite some negative comments about English, my son excels in spelling tests and is thriving. I am delighted that we chose this school and would recommend it to others.
No good teacher bad eglish bad scool pleae improve school so my child become doctocr help my child he is become no good but the food is apporovalew
Amazing school all the facilities are stunning and it is a very friendly environment and Mr Reid is so leng and Mrs north icl she a ho
Need more competition which builds characters, e.g House Cup, house competitions etc. There is a poor teaching standard with a few good teachers holding the school down
was "fiddled" in the bathrooms, would not recommend. Seriously. He stroked and sniffed me. non-consentially. i liked it.....
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 0.50 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 68.3 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 96% 34.85% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 48.04% 43.07%

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 39% 20.97% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 11.62% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 15.37% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 6.02 3.11 2.83

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 99% 87.79% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 153 133 144
Pupils staying in education 99% 79.94% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 5% 24.68% 32.73%
School sixth forms 88% 39.85% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 5% 10% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 5.55% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 3.26% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 4.57% 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 0.4 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 71.9 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 97% 38.14% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 49.98% 45.33%

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 41% 21.76% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 14.18% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 17.82% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 6.39 3.31 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 99% 93.04% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 121 135 141
Pupils staying in education 97% 87.89% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 2% 29.84% 34.03%
School sixth forms 86% 42.82% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 7% 8.18% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 7% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.67% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.56% 2.13%

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 0.42 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 69.3 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 94% 35.7% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 1 50.75% 43.41%

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 68% 26.23% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 50% 7 13.98% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 60% 8 19.55% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 6.43 3.32 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 99% 95.21% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 126 145 135
Pupils staying in education 94% 87.05% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 3% 26.08% 33.25%
School sixth forms 84% 46.39% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 6% 8.47% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 6.05% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 3.11% 2.75%

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 0.56 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 70.5 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 94% 37.5% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 1 52.02% 42.62%

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 67% 27.05% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 43% 18 15.43% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 52% 9 20.31% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 6.5 3.35 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 98% 85.51% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 120 145 140
Pupils staying in education 96% 73.56% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 3% 22.41% 28.31%
School sixth forms 88% 44.79% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 5% 7.03% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 1.59% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.69% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.49% 2.05%

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 0.41 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 68.3 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 94% 37.3% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 51.78% 43.07%

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 74% 27.96% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 61% 18.44% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 61% 19.85% 16.26%
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 98% 89.58% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 117 151 145
Pupils staying in education - 58.29% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 28.13% 30.58%
School sixth forms 84% 45.84% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 6% 6.74% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 1.66% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 6.13% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.11% 2.45%
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 38.08 30.9 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.25 31.28 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.30% 15.04% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 190 194 201
Students staying in education 55% 53.62% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 6.62% 6.08%
Students entering employment 32% 28.38% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.97% 9.05%

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 38.59 37.31 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.24 34.79 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 21.7% 20.38% 17.7%

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 112 218 248
Students staying in education 59% 52.75% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 6.54% 5%
Students entering employment 28% 26.64% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 9.64% 10.69%

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 40.65 3 32.68 29.39
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.87 2 32.52 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 32.0% 16.01% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 117 223 232
Students staying in education 60% 56% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 7.36% 7.77%
Students entering employment 28% 25.96% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 6.56% 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 37.07 2 32.2 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.51 1 32.47 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.4% 16.13% 13.37%

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 13 7 3
Students staying in education 29 39.96% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 6.4% 5.54%
Students entering employment 25% 22.68% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 3.44% 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 35.21 31.67 26.73
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.52 33.06 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.4% 15.13% 12.64%

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 4 9 3
Students staying in education 22 39.6% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.84% 6.37%
Students entering employment 20% 23.84% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 4.16% 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 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

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 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marling School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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