The Marvell College
Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Marvell College is a secondary school in Hull for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 102 schools in Kingston upon Hull. It ranks 11th of 14 secondary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 30 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
This is an inclusive, caring and friendly school. Leaders are ambitious for the pupils. They have a clear vision for school improvement. This is having a positive impact on the school. Pupils say that they are happy and safe. They have a trusted adult to go to if they feel worried or upset. Leaders have created a high-quality curriculum that supports pupils towards their future learning and employment. Pupils enjoy their lessons. The curriculum is taught well and pupils are given opportunities to learn a broad range of subjects. Pupils take pride in their work. The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the school and the school has worked to address this. Leaders have a strong commitment to the local community, and parents and carers say that the school cares well for their children. Staff have high expectations for pupils. Pupils behave well in classrooms and on corridors. Teachers use the school's behaviour systems effectively. Leaders have created a culture where positive relationships are important. As a result, pupils are courteous and respectful to staff and to each other. Staff work together to ensure pupils' needs are met. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, teachers do not routinely check what pupils have learned. As a result, some gaps in knowledge are not identified quickly and pupils do not recall the knowledge that they need for future learning. The school should ensure that lessons are routinely adapted to address gaps in learning so that pupils can access subsequent learning.
- Some pupils lack the confidence, independence and resilience to participate in the many opportunities made available to them by the school. As a result, they miss out on many opportunities for wider development. The school should take further action to encourage all pupils to access the enrichment offer available to them to support their character development.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
224 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,232 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near The Marvell College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 29.2 |
| Malet Lambert | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.9 |
| Winifred Holtby Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.4 |
| Holderness Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 43.1 |
| Lift Kingswood | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Damian Matthews
- Phone
- 01482799132
- Address
- Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EE
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull
- URN
- 142391
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.