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The Marlborough Science Academy
St Albans·East of England·Academy
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The Marlborough Science Academy is a secondary academy in St Albans, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Marlborough Science Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.10 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, 65% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,335 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 23.0%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.7%.
After leaving The Marlborough Science Academy, student destinations include 54% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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The Marlborough Science Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.10, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
65% of students at The Marlborough Science Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Marlborough Science Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Marlborough Science Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Marlborough Science Academy is 23.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Marlborough Science Academy has 1,335 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Marlborough Science Academy, 54% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Marlborough Science Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Marlborough Science Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Marlborough Science Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
256/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
62/mo
24% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
St Albans Abbey Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.