The Marlborough Church of England School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Marlborough Church of England School is a secondary school in Woodstock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 9th of 41 secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2018, report published 13 March 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.4

55.4, 9.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths62.6%

62.6%, 17.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.9%

79.9%, 15.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc30.2%

30.2%, 10.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.02

5.02, 0.93 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

83 students

Average point score per A level entry36.74

36.74, 1.74 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,088 pupils on roll, with places for 1,138

Eligible for free school meals12.3%

12.3%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.7%

5.7%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.3%

21.3%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Marlborough Church of England School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Gosford Hill School	3 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 45.3
Bartholomew School	5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 57.0
d'Overbroeck's	6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 64.8
St Edward's School	6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 10.8
The Cherwell School	6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 58.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Principal Andrew Hanlon
Phone: 01993811431
Website: marlborough.oxon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LP
Local authority: Oxfordshire
URN: 138817

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.