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Marling School

Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

73.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Gloucestershire grammars moved to GL Assessment after CEM withdrew. Register with each school or the consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
73.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
68.6%
Basics 9-5
97.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

73.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2368.346.4
2023/2471.346.4
2024/2573.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.500.00
2023/24+0.640.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.9%
EBacc APS
6.56
EBacc 9-5
35.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.34
A*-A Grades
30.8%
A*-B Grades
65.5%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 193 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Stroud High School
0.21 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
0.61 km away · Further education
Archway School
0.64 km away · Community school
Good
St Rose's Special School
1.02 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good
St Martins Centre (St Roses School)
1.02 km away · Special post 16 institution

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About Marling School

Marling School is a secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 434 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.6. The school has around 1,117 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Marling School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Marling School

What is Marling School's Ofsted rating?
Marling School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Marling School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 434 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Marling School.
What are Marling School's latest exam results?
Marling School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Marling School located?
Marling School is a secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire (GL5 4HE).
How many pupils attend Marling School?
Marling School has around 1,117 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Marling School with other schools?
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