Marling School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,117 pupils

Cainscross Road, GL5 4HEWebsite01453762251

Inspected1,117 pupilsAges 11–18

Boys

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,117

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,117

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Capacity

1,117 / 1,150 (97%)

Head Teacher

Mr Duncan Cook (acting Principal)

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 73.9

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

4.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.7%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support4.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 pupils (37%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder17 pupils (33%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (10%)

Other4 pupils (8%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (4%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

Speech, Language & Communication1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)62

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)37

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,117

Free school meals3.8%

English as additional language11.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British66.9%

Indian8.1%

White Other4.6%

Mixed White & Asian3.8%

Unclassified3.3%

Asian Other3.2%

Mixed Other2.3%

Black African2.3%

Chinese1.5%

Pakistani0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Other0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Black Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Black Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

434 responses

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well led70.0%

Informed60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Leavers' Destinations

97.0%

to education

Sixth Form78.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET0.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,611

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,990 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,661

Support staff£274

Premises£296

Energy£202

Learning resources£550

Income per pupil£6,774

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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