The Marlborough Church of England School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils and staff share a mutual understanding of the importance of education. In lessons, staff give pupils time to think. Pupils respond by carefully considering the challenges they are set. They trust their teachers to design lessons which will improve their knowledge and help them to achieve highly. Pupils' wider education is an important part of the curriculum. This helps pupils prepare for their future. Opportunities abound throughout the school. Pupils are proud to take on responsibility and they are keen to make a positive impact both in school and within the community. Sixth-form students look back to their younger years fondly. They remember how welcomed they felt in Year 7. They help to ensure this continues by mentoring pupils when they join the school. Leaders have created a supportive pastoral support system. Pupils appreciate knowing staff are there for them, including when there are the very rare incidents of bullying. The school is a caring community. Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) attend the Ormerod Resource Base for some of their learning. At other times of the day, they are welcomed and supported in lessons in the main school. Here, they work with their friends, fully participating in the life of the school.

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