Marling School
URN: 137123 • Stroud GL5 4HE
Overview
- Name
- Marling School
- URN
- 137123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- COTSWOLD BEACON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jules Godfrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01453762251
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4HE
Summary
Marling School is a secondary academy located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, catering exclusively to boys. With a current enrolment of 1,117 students and a capacity of 1,150, the school maintains a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.1%. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, guided by its core principles of respect, inclusion, perseverance, academic excellence, and a passion for learning.
The curriculum at Marling School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' learning experiences and promote social skills. Support systems are in place for students, including pastoral care and targeted assistance for those eligible for the Pupil Premium.
Marling School actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through various events, including open evenings and information sessions. These initiatives aim to provide prospective students and their families with insights into the school's ethos and educational offerings, ensuring a smooth transition for new pupils.
The curriculum at Marling School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' learning experiences and promote social skills. Support systems are in place for students, including pastoral care and targeted assistance for those eligible for the Pupil Premium.
Marling School actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through various events, including open evenings and information sessions. These initiatives aim to provide prospective students and their families with insights into the school's ethos and educational offerings, ensuring a smooth transition for new pupils.
Useful links
- Marling Governors (governance)
- Absence Request Form (sen)
- Open Events 2025/26 (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletter (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- Policies & Reports (other)
- Assessment & Marking Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stroud High School (78.0)
- Stroud High School (70.2)
- Archway School (60.0)
- Thomas Keble School (56.8)
- Marling School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COTSWOLD BEACON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1117
- Boys
- 1026
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 4.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1117 | 1026 | 91 | 1150 | 4.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1181 | 1055 | 126 | 1150 | 3.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1214 | 1066 | 148 | 1150 | 2.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1214 | 1066 | 148 | 1150 | 2.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1168 | 1032 | 136 | 818 | 2.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1061 | 998 | 63 | 818 | 1.80 |
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