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Great Marlow School

State school · Marlow, SL7 1JE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,428 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,428 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Buckinghamshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Kevin Ford

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School 24 %
Burford School 16 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Danesfield School 12 %
Foxes Piece School 8 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 7 %
Frieth Church of England Combined School 5 %
Stokenchurch Primary School 4 %
Spinfield School 4 %
Lane End Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
77%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43%
LA avg.
59.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.42
LA avg.
39.64
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
93
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,428
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bobmore Lane
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 1JE
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Telephone: 01628 483752

Email: info@gms.bucks.sch.uk

Website: http://www.gms.bucks.sch.uk

Local authority: Buckinghamshire County Council

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School data & information Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE
1,428 Pupil numbers
16.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43%
LA avg.
59.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.40
LA avg.
53.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
5.2%
LA avg.
31.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.42
LA avg.
39.64
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 7 B
Psychology GCE A level 23 C
Physics GCE A level 7 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 27 B
Mathematics (Statistics) GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 16 C
Law GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 21 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 15 B
Geography GCE A level 25 C
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 18 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 40 B
Biology GCE A level 15 B
Art and Design GCE A level 10 A
Ancient History GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Great Marlow School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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