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Marling School Catchment Area

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

Marling School is a academy converter secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1117 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,117

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Marling School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Marling School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Gloucestershire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Marling School — School Information

Full address
Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
4.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137123

Other Secondary Schools in Stroud

If Marling School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stroud are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Marling School

Is Marling School oversubscribed?

Marling School is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Marling School?

Marling School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Gloucestershire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Marling School cover?

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