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Great Marlow School
Goodgraded 10/11/2022Ages 11–181,428 pupilsNone
Great Marlow School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Marlow, within the Buckinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,428 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2022, Great Marlow School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Marlow can view Great Marlow School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS85%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847.9
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry18%
EBacc average point score4.01
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.6
Value added-0.04Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Marlow
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