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St John's Marlborough is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,730 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Excalibur Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include John O'Gaunt School, The WREN School, Fairfield High School, Redland Green School and Ashton Park School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Finances and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Pewsey Vale School | |
| 8.4 | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College | |
| 9.3 | John O'Gaunt School | |
| 9.6 | The Commonweal School | |
| 9.7 | The Deanery CE Academy | |
| 9.8 | Lawn Manor Academy | |
| 10.1 | The Dorcan Academy | |
| 10.5 | St Joseph's Catholic College | |
| 10.6 | UTC Swindon | |
| 11.1 | Lydiard Park Academy | |
| 11.7 | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy | |
| 11.7 | Swindon Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
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