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St John's Marlborough Catchment Area

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

St John's Marlborough is a academy converter secondary school in Marlborough, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1712 pupils, and a capacity of 1620 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,712

Pupils

1,620

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

St John's Marlborough Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St John's Marlborough sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wiltshire. 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: 1712 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1620 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 Wiltshire 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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St John's Marlborough — School Information

Full address
Granham Hill, Marlborough, SN8 4AX
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138623

Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Marlborough

Is St John's Marlborough oversubscribed?

Yes — St John's Marlborough currently has 1712 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1620 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Marlborough?

Admission to St John's Marlborough is managed by Wiltshire. 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 St John's Marlborough cover?

St John's Marlborough is a secondary school in Marlborough, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.