Marlborough School
URN: 101487 • Sidcup DA15 9DP
Overview
- Name
- Marlborough School
- URN
- 101487
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Smith (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02083006896
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup DA15 9DP
Summary
Marlborough School is a community special school located in Sidcup, Bexley, catering to 88 students aged 11-19 with severe and complex needs. The school operates across two sites: the main campus on Marlborough Park Avenue for students on the Orchard and Meadow pathways, and the Marlborough Legacy site, which serves students on the Legacy pathway. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes the holistic development of each student.
The school's ethos centres around the belief that "every moment is a learning opportunity." Marlborough School aims to empower students by fostering happiness, respect, and teamwork while encouraging them to take ownership of their learning. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and personalised, ensuring that it meets the unique needs of all learners and prepares them for adulthood.
Marlborough School also emphasizes community involvement and outreach, providing support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in mainstream schools across Bexley. The school has been recognized for its excellence in supporting the wellbeing of pupils with complex SEND, reflecting its dedication to both student achievement and professional collaboration within the educational community.
The school's ethos centres around the belief that "every moment is a learning opportunity." Marlborough School aims to empower students by fostering happiness, respect, and teamwork while encouraging them to take ownership of their learning. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and personalised, ensuring that it meets the unique needs of all learners and prepares them for adulthood.
Marlborough School also emphasizes community involvement and outreach, providing support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in mainstream schools across Bexley. The school has been recognized for its excellence in supporting the wellbeing of pupils with complex SEND, reflecting its dedication to both student achievement and professional collaboration within the educational community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Benedict House Preparatory School (54.7)
- Cleeve Meadow School (51.7)
- Merton Court School (50.2)
- Harenc School (45.2)
- Rose Bruford College (43.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 88 | 62 | 26 | 85 | 31.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 88 | 57 | 31 | 85 | 35.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 85 | 44.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 85 | 44.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 76 | 49 | 27 | 80 | 39.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 77 | 50 | 27 | 80 | 41.50 |
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