Marlwood School
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bristol, BS35 3LA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 46% in England
10 of 16 in South Gloucestershire
Pupils
510
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
11.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 47.6 | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 50% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 46% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 | -0.22 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Castle School · 1.7 mi · Report card · Top 24% in England
- Patchway Community School · 3.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 7% in England
- Bradley Stoke Community School · 3.9 mi · No rating · Top 30% in England
- Winterbourne Academy · 5.0 mi · Report card · Top 29% in England
- Brimsham Green School · 5.6 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Abbeywood Community School · 5.6 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
The neighbourhood
Marlwood School is in Thornbury South (typical home £335,000, crime average).
What is Marlwood School's Ofsted rating?
Marlwood School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Marlwood School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Marlwood School is in the bottom 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.