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The Marlborough Church of England School

State school · Woodstock, OX20 1LP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,085 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,085 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Principal Andrew Hanlon

Entrance

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

Woodstock Church of England Primary School 19 %
William Fletcher Primary School 19 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Stonesfield Primary School 8 %
Tackley Church of England Primary School 7 %
North Kidlington Primary School 6 %
Bladon Church of England Primary School 6 %
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School 5 %
Kirtlington Church of England Primary School 4 %
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington 4 %
Wootton-By-Woodstock Church of England Primary School 3 %
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School 3 %
Combe CofE Primary School 2 %
Edward Feild Primary School 2 %
Dr South's Church of England Primary School 2 %
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
81%
LA avg.
59%
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
58.4%
LA avg.
46.8%
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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
41.72
LA avg.
32.67
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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
63
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,085
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
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Shipton Road
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1LP
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Telephone: 01993 811431

Email: admin.4560@marlborough.oxon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information The Marlborough Church of England School Shipton Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
1,085 Pupil numbers
13.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
58.4%
LA avg.
46.8%
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
52.40
LA avg.
46.20
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)

0.30 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6

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

School
32.9%
LA avg.
15.1%
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
41.72
LA avg.
32.67
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
Sociology GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 13 A
Physics GCE A level 21 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 36 A
History GCE A level 11 A
Geography GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 A*
Economics GCE A level 13 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 A
Chemistry GCE A level 19 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 17 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Marlborough Church of England School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 25 and has 25 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

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
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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