Great Marlow School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bobmore Lane Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1JE |
| Phone | 01628483752 |
| Reference Number | 136964 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1446 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 103 | 230 |
| 8 | 116 | 113 | 229 |
| 9 | 140 | 112 | 252 |
| 10 | 126 | 112 | 238 |
| 11 | 109 | 125 | 234 |
| 12 | 62 | 71 | 133 |
| 13 | 65 | 65 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-05-16 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-04-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-01-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Great Marlow School | ||
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.02 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Foxes Piece School
Newfield Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JW |
0.3 miles |
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Marlow Church of England Infant School
Sandygate Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AZ |
0.56 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Wethered Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AG |
0.61 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prospect Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PJ |
0.8 miles |
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Burford School
Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ |
0.96 miles |
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Little Marlow CofE School
School Lane, Little Marlow, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3SA |
1.2 miles |
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Spinfield School
Terrington Hill, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2RE |
1.21 miles |
|
Herries Preparatory School
Dean Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 9BD |
1.34 miles |
|
Bisham Church of England Academy
Church Lane, Bisham, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1RW |
1.41 miles |
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Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9PH |
1.72 miles |
|
Claytons Primary School
Wendover Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5NS |
2.12 miles |
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Westfield School
Highfield Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE |
2.37 miles |
|
Cookham Rise Primary School
High Road, Cookham Rise, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9JF |
2.38 miles |
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Chepping View Primary Academy
Cressex Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4PR |
2.44 miles |
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Cookham Nursery School
Station Hill, Maidenhead, SL6 9BT |
2.46 miles |
|
Abbey View Primary Academy
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX |
2.61 miles |
|
Danesfield School
Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EW |
2.67 miles |
|
Carrington Junior School
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
2.72 miles |
|
Carrington Infant School
2 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
2.72 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham
School Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9QJ |
2.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BR |
0.99 miles |
|
Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
2.53 miles |
|
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
2.54 miles |
|
E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
2.56 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
2.67 miles |
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Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB |
2.69 miles |
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Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
2.7 miles |
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Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
3.13 miles |
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Furze Platt Senior School
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ |
3.24 miles |
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
3.37 miles |
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The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ |
3.8 miles |
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Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
3.86 miles |
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Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
3.9 miles |
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Beech Lodge School
Stubbings Lane, Henley Road, Hurley, SL6 6QL |
3.98 miles |
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Newlands Girls' School
Farm Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5JB |
4.01 miles |
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Claires Court Schools
1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW |
4.12 miles |
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT |
4.35 miles |
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Altwood Church of England School
Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PU |
4.46 miles |
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Desborough College
Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QB |
4.74 miles |
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Cox Green School
Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3AX |
4.98 miles |