The Marlborough Science Academy
URN: 138042 • St Albans AL1 2QA
Overview
- Name
- The Marlborough Science Academy
- URN
- 138042
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MARLBOROUGH SCIENCE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annie Thomson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727856874
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watling Street, St Albans AL1 2QA
Summary
The Marlborough Science Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,335 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,250. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where exemplary behaviour is noted, and students engage positively with their learning. The ethos of the academy is reflected in the positive feedback from students, who appreciate the caring nature of staff and the diverse community.
The curriculum at Marlborough offers a wide range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and various creative disciplines such as Art and Design Technology. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through clubs and extracurricular activities, enhancing their educational experience. The school also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring that students feel safe and supported throughout their time at the academy.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives that promote leadership and collaboration among students. The academy actively engages with local organisations and values the contributions from the community, which enriches the overall educational experience for its students.
The curriculum at Marlborough offers a wide range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and various creative disciplines such as Art and Design Technology. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through clubs and extracurricular activities, enhancing their educational experience. The school also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring that students feel safe and supported throughout their time at the academy.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives that promote leadership and collaboration among students. The academy actively engages with local organisations and values the contributions from the community, which enriches the overall educational experience for its students.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- CURRENT TERM DATES - 2024/25 (calendar)
- FUTURE TERM DATES 2025/26 (calendar)
- Inter-Faith Calendar (calendar)
- SOCS Sports Fixtures & Training Calendar (calendar)
- SCHOOL CALENDAR (calendar)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Beaumont School (81.4)
- Sandringham School (81.0)
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (74.9)
- Sandringham School (70.2)
- St Albans Girls' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MARLBOROUGH SCIENCE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1335
- Boys
- 711
- Girls
- 624
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1335 | 711 | 624 | 1250 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1319 | 707 | 612 | 1250 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1281 | 690 | 591 | 1250 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1281 | 690 | 591 | 1250 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1284 | 685 | 599 | 1250 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1267 | 656 | 611 | 1250 | 11.70 |
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