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Great Marlow School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Great Marlow School is a academy converter secondary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1428 pupils, and a capacity of 1180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,428

Pupils

1,180

Capacity

121%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Great Marlow School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Marlow School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1428 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Great Marlow School — School Information

Full address
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136964

Other Secondary Schools in Marlow

If Great Marlow School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Marlow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Marlow School

Is Great Marlow School oversubscribed?

Yes — Great Marlow School currently has 1428 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Great Marlow School?

Admission to Great Marlow School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Great Marlow School cover?

Great Marlow School is a secondary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Marlow School?

Great Marlow School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.