Great Marlow School
URN: 136964 • Marlow SL7 1JE
Overview
- Name
- Great Marlow School
- URN
- 136964
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARLOW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Guy Pendlebury (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01628483752
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bobmore Lane, Marlow SL7 1JE
Summary
Great Marlow School is a mixed secondary academy located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 1,428 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,180. The school is committed to nurturing excellence, compassion, and integrity, balancing academic achievement with personal growth and community involvement. It offers a diverse curriculum supported by a range of extracurricular activities, with 70% of students participating in these opportunities.
The school promotes a positive learning environment through its 'My Personal Best' programme, which encourages students to develop essential skills known as the 7Rs. Great Marlow School has also achieved Eco-School accreditation, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability within the community.
Parents and carers are actively engaged in school life, with 97% recommending the school and 96% reporting their child’s happiness. The school hosts various events, including careers mornings and information evenings, fostering strong relationships between the school and families. Great Marlow School aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
The school promotes a positive learning environment through its 'My Personal Best' programme, which encourages students to develop essential skills known as the 7Rs. Great Marlow School has also achieved Eco-School accreditation, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability within the community.
Parents and carers are actively engaged in school life, with 97% recommending the school and 96% reporting their child’s happiness. The school hosts various events, including careers mornings and information evenings, fostering strong relationships between the school and families. Great Marlow School aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
Useful links
- SEND & Learning Support (sen)
- Student Support & Pastoral Care (sen)
- Consent Forms (sen)
- Messenger (sen)
- SEN(D) Resources (sen)
- Parents and carers are sent a link to access the current edition of 'The Voice' It can also be viewed by clicking here. (sen)
- See all upcoming calendar events (calendar)
- News & Calendar (calendar)
- View Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (74.7)
- Great Marlow School (45.2)
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARLOW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1180
- Pupils
- 1428
- Boys
- 723
- Girls
- 705
- FSM %
- 16.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1428 | 723 | 705 | 1180 | 16.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1446 | 745 | 701 | 1180 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1442 | 754 | 688 | 1180 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1442 | 754 | 688 | 1180 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1436 | 731 | 705 | 1180 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1388 | 708 | 680 | 1180 | 7.90 |
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