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The Marlborough Science Academy
Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 11–181,335 pupilsFaithNone
The Marlborough Science Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,335 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, The Marlborough Science Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in St Albans can view The Marlborough Science Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 29/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.4
England avg 45.1 · was 44.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 40% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24
EBacc entry40%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level28.9
A-level grade (point score)28.9
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 28.0
AAB or better7%
Retention95%
Value added-0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake19.4%
Free school meals19.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.3%
Attendance90.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in St Albans
All schools in St Albans →St Columba's College0.3 miSt Adrian Roman Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miWatling View SchoolGood · 0.4 miKilligrew Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miMandeville Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansGood · 0.7 mi
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