What did Ofsted judge Marling School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Marling School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Marling School?

Marling School has 1,082 pupils on roll.

What ages does Marling School take?

Marling School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Marling School located?

Marling School is located in Stroud, GL5 4HE, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Marling School?

Marling School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Marling School?

When Marling School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children who have met the qualifying standard; 2. Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any po — Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard; 3. Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number — Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number of equally ranked candidates, the following criteria (in order) will be used to determine the rank order: I. Candidates who attended a primary school within the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust (of which Marling School is a member) at the time of registering for the Entrance Test until at least the December break of Year 6 (details of member schools can be found on the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust website: Our Schools | Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) II. Candidates with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates when applying these criteria, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Governing Body, which will be supervised by someone independent of the School. The school offers 150 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Marling School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.5% of pupils at Marling School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Marling School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children who have met the qualifying standard.
2Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any po — Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard.
3Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number — Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number of equally ranked candidates, the following criteria (in order) will be used to determine the rank order: I. Candidates who attended a primary school within the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust (of which Marling School is a member) at the time of registering for the Entrance Test until at least the December break of Year 6 (details of member schools can be found on the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust website: Our Schools | Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) II. Candidates with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates when applying these criteria, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Governing Body, which will be supervised by someone independent of the School.

Printed by Gloucestershire County Council in its 2027 secondary information and guidance booklet, which reproduces each school's own admissions policy. Check the school's full determined policy for definitions and evidence requirements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Marling School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marling School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Marling School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marling School?: Marling School has 1,082 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marling School take?: Marling School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Marling School located?: Marling School is located in Stroud, GL5 4HE, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Marling School?: Marling School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Marling School?: When Marling School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children who have met the qualifying standard; 2. Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any po — Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard; 3. Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number — Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number of equally ranked candidates, the following criteria (in order) will be used to determine the rank order: I. Candidates who attended a primary school within the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust (of which Marling School is a member) at the time of registering for the Entrance Test until at least the December break of Year 6 (details of member schools can be found on the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust website: Our Schools | Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) II. Candidates with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates when applying these criteria, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Governing Body, which will be supervised by someone independent of the School. The school offers 150 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marling School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.5% of pupils at Marling School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Marling School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children who have met the qualifying standard.
2Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any po — Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard.
3Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number — Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number of equally ranked candidates, the following criteria (in order) will be used to determine the rank order: I. Candidates who attended a primary school within the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust (of which Marling School is a member) at the time of registering for the Entrance Test until at least the December break of Year 6 (details of member schools can be found on the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust website: Our Schools | Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) II. Candidates with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates when applying these criteria, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Governing Body, which will be supervised by someone independent of the School.

Marling School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Marling School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Marling School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Marling School?: Marling School has 1,082 pupils on roll.
What ages does Marling School take?: Marling School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Marling School located?: Marling School is located in Stroud, GL5 4HE, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Marling School?: Marling School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Marling School?: When Marling School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children who have met the qualifying standard; 2. Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any po — Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard; 3. Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number — Other candidates who have met the qualifying standard in test rank order. Tie-breaker Where there are a number of equally ranked candidates, the following criteria (in order) will be used to determine the rank order: I. Candidates who attended a primary school within the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust (of which Marling School is a member) at the time of registering for the Entrance Test until at least the December break of Year 6 (details of member schools can be found on the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust website: Our Schools | Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust) II. Candidates with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates when applying these criteria, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Governing Body, which will be supervised by someone independent of the School. The school offers 150 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Marling School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.5% of pupils at Marling School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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