The Marlborough Science Academy Catchment Area
The Marlborough Science Academy is a academy converter secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1335 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,335
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Marlborough Science Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Marlborough Science Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →The Marlborough Science Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138042
Other Secondary Schools in St Albans
If The Marlborough Science Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.
Townsend Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · AL3 6DR
Sandringham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL4 9NX
Verulam School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL1 4PR
St Albans Girls' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL3 6DB
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL4 0TT
Loreto College Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL1 3RQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Marlborough Science Academy
Is The Marlborough Science Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Marlborough Science Academy currently has 1335 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Marlborough Science Academy? ▾
Admission to The Marlborough Science Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 The Marlborough Science Academy cover? ▾
The Marlborough Science Academy is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, 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 The Marlborough Science Academy? ▾
The Marlborough Science Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.