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The Marlborough Science Academy

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans
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The Marlborough Science Academy

Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA

A Good-rated secondary school in St Albans.

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Pupils
1,335
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.9%
Attainment 8
43.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.5%
Basics 9-5
36.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.1%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
14.7%
EBacc 9-4
22.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.85
A*-A Grades
14.1%
A*-B Grades
35.4%
AAB+ %
7.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About The Marlborough Science Academy

The Marlborough Science Academy is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 1,335 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Marlborough Science Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Marlborough Science Academy

What is The Marlborough Science Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Marlborough Science Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Marlborough Science Academy's latest exam results?
The Marlborough Science Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Marlborough Science Academy located?
The Marlborough Science Academy is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL1 2QA).
How many pupils attend The Marlborough Science Academy?
The Marlborough Science Academy has around 1,335 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Marlborough Science Academy with other schools?
View The Marlborough Science Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.