Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Catchment Area
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1205 pupils, and a capacity of 1085 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,205
Pupils
1,085
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Buckinghamshire 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.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
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- Full address
- West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BR
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 2.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136781
Other Secondary Schools in Marlow
If Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Marlow are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sir William Borlase's Grammar School currently has 1205 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1085 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sir William Borlase's Grammar School? ▾
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Buckinghamshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Sir William Borlase's Grammar School cover? ▾
Sir William Borlase's Grammar 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 Sir William Borlase's Grammar School? ▾
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.