Marlwood School
URN: 141341 • Bristol BS35 3LA
Overview
- Name
- Marlwood School
- URN
- 141341
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Simmons (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01454862525
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vattingstone Lane, Bristol BS35 3LA
Summary
Marlwood School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 566 pupils and a capacity of 750. As part of the Castle School Education Trust, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality education within an inclusive and supportive environment. The school aims to help every student discover their unique talents and reach their personal best, fostering respect and resilience among its pupils.
The curriculum at Marlwood School is broad and challenging, designed to build on students' prior learning from primary education. The school emphasizes character development and prepares students for future education, training, or employment through excellent careers advice and strong connections with local employers.
Marlwood School prides itself on creating a family-like atmosphere, celebrating diversity and individual differences. The recent OFSTED inspection in November 2023 rated the school as ‘Good’, reflecting the commitment of its dedicated staff and the vibrant community spirit that supports student growth and success.
The curriculum at Marlwood School is broad and challenging, designed to build on students' prior learning from primary education. The school emphasizes character development and prepares students for future education, training, or employment through excellent careers advice and strong connections with local employers.
Marlwood School prides itself on creating a family-like atmosphere, celebrating diversity and individual differences. The recent OFSTED inspection in November 2023 rated the school as ‘Good’, reflecting the commitment of its dedicated staff and the vibrant community spirit that supports student growth and success.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 566
- Boys
- 315
- Girls
- 251
- FSM %
- 17.30
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 566 | 315 | 251 | 750 | 17.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 544 | 308 | 236 | 750 | 13.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 497 | 263 | 234 | 750 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 497 | 263 | 234 | 1365 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 242 | 218 | 1365 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 441 | 247 | 194 | 1365 | 8.40 |
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