Marling School

URN: 115752 • Stroud GL5 4HE

Overview

Name
Marling School
URN
115752
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stuart Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4HE

Summary

Marling School is a foundation secondary school for boys located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a capacity of 818 students. The school operates as a selective grammar institution, requiring prospective Year 7 students to pass the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test. The admissions process is coordinated with the local authority, and the school welcomes applications from out-of-county students as well.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core principles of respect, inclusion, perseverance, academic excellence, and passion for learning. Marling School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote academic achievement and personal development, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and community involvement.

Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, including open evenings and mornings, which provide opportunities to explore the school's ethos and curriculum. Marling School prioritises communication with parents, offering resources and support to ensure a collaborative approach to education.

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Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
818
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 818
2024-09-11 818
2023-09-11 818
2022-09-11 818
2021-09-11 818
2020-09-11 818

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