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St John's Marlborough - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St John's Marlborough
- 2.7 (6 reviews)
- Secondary
- Marlborough SN8 4AX
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid and sustained progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are universally polite, courteous, and proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge and high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan lessons that challenge and motivate students.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always enable students to respond to marking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to participate through 'Parent View' questionnaire.
Communication: School provides substantial information and keeps parents involved.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel children are happy, well looked after, and safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership ensures concerns are addressed swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have driven up standards and created an inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School handles bullying swiftly and effectively, ensuring safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High promotion of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports students in balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: New buildings are well maintained by students.
Career Counselling Services: Provides excellent career counselling and personal support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students achieve highly and are well-prepared for higher education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Outstanding support for students with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Students achieve high grades across a range of subjects including A-level and International Baccalaureate.
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St John's Marlborough is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1726 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All who attend St. John's are valued, and we have extremely high expectations for them. Every student is treated with respect and dignity, and we create a stimulating environment where they can flourish and grow. We firmly believe that it is our responsibility to equip them with the resilience and independence they will need to succeed in a challenging world. Whatever their gifts and skills, we will support them in developing them or finding new ones while recognising the variety of people in their environment. We take pride in and work hard to maintain our reputation as a compassionate academy that demands very high academic standards in a structured setting. Real great schools excel at what they do, and at this institution, the standard of education we provide for our pupils is central to everything we do. We place a high priority on respect for others, a responsible attitude towards the community, care for the environment, and pride in our pupils' appearance in addition to the outstanding teaching and learning. Because we want every student to acquire the skills to lead healthy, fulfilled lives, the wellness of our students serves as the foundation for their academic programme. We live in a demanding world both in school and beyond by choosing to attend St John's you are choosing a school that takes this responsibility very seriously. In light of this, I genuinely hope you enjoy browsing this website and that it provides you with a glimpse of the opportunities and instruction we would provide for your child. In order for you to fully understand the experience we could provide, we would also appreciate the chance to tour you around our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.10% | - | 14.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 8 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 3 | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 4 | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 10 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 2 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 6 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 3 | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 43.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 16.55% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.86 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.86 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.10% | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 211 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.39 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.58 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.8% | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 176 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.71 3 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.39 4 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.9% | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 192 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.64 1 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.90 2 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 49 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.98 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.64 | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.5% | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 49 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Marlborough
Local authority ratio 18 : 1