The Marlborough Church of England School
URN: 138817 • Woodstock OX20 1LP
Overview
- Name
- The Marlborough Church of England School
- URN
- 138817
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Hanlon (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01993811431
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shipton Road, Woodstock OX20 1LP
Summary
The Marlborough Church of England School is a mixed secondary academy located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,085 students and a capacity of 1,138. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and ambitious learning environment, underpinned by its core values of respect, perseverance, and ambition. These principles guide the school's approach to education, ensuring that all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential while feeling safe and secure.
The school offers a balanced curriculum that aims to challenge students academically while also promoting personal development. The leadership emphasizes the importance of setting high expectations for all learners, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities. The Marlborough C of E School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, providing various events and activities that engage both students and their families.
In addition to its academic focus, the school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals. The Principal highlights the importance of a clear sense of purpose and identity within the school community, which has been strengthened in the wake of recent challenges. This commitment to holistic education ensures that students not only excel academically but also develop into mature and responsible young adults.
The school offers a balanced curriculum that aims to challenge students academically while also promoting personal development. The leadership emphasizes the importance of setting high expectations for all learners, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities. The Marlborough C of E School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, providing various events and activities that engage both students and their families.
In addition to its academic focus, the school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals. The Principal highlights the importance of a clear sense of purpose and identity within the school community, which has been strengthened in the wake of recent challenges. This commitment to holistic education ensures that students not only excel academically but also develop into mature and responsible young adults.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Inclusion/SEND (sen)
- Absence and Medical Care (sen)
- Article / Posted on 26 Sep 2025Charity Week Presentation Assembly (sen)
- Report Child AbsenceReport Child Absence (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1138
- Pupils
- 1085
- Boys
- 530
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1085 | 530 | 555 | 1138 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1084 | 525 | 559 | 1138 | 11.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1054 | 521 | 533 | 1138 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1054 | 521 | 533 | 1138 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1041 | 510 | 531 | 1138 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1021 | 514 | 507 | 1138 | 7.50 |
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