Best 3 Secondary schools in Marlow – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (Secondary) in Marlow; Great Marlow School (Secondary) in Marlow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and Great Marlow School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sir William Borlase's Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Great Marlow School), published May 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 2,650, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all within the Marlow Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	Sir William Borlase's Grammar School SL7 2BR	Great Marlow School SL7 1JE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 2BR	Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1JE
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jun 2024	2 25 May 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1085	1180
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Marlow Education Trust	Buckinghamshire (825)
Website	www.swbgs.com	www.gms.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone	01628816500	01628483752
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

SL7 2BR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2BR
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Marlow Education Trust
Website: www.swbgs.com
Telephone: 01628816500

Great Marlow School

SL7 1JE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 1JE
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.gms.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01628483752

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.