Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Ducks Meadow, Marlborough, SN8 4BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School is a primary school in Marlborough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 9th of 11 primary schools in Marlborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 8 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish at this welcoming and inclusive school. They are immensely proud of their school. Pupils know that it is important to do their best. They meet the high expectations staff have for them. Pupils demonstrate the school's distinctive values, which include respect and fairness. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They show high levels of care and consideration for each other. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils are safe and enjoy coming to school. Parents and carers are equally positive about their children's school experience. Pupils are adamant that there is no bullying at their school. They know that staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils take on a range of leadership roles. For example, playground leaders support younger children to play games in the playground. Through these roles pupils develop a sense of responsibility. Pupils socialise happily. They develop their talents and interests through clubs such as history and Mandarin. Pupils are appreciative of opportunities to contribute to local events, such as the town literature festival. These support them to become active citizens in their community.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

356 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals26.4%

26.4%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.7%

6.7%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.5%

6.5%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Preshute Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Ogbourne CofE Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Oare Church of England Primary School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Katharine's CofE Primary School4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Dan Crossman
Address
Ducks Meadow, Marlborough, SN8 4BX
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
142335

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.