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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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