Marriotts School
Stevenage, SG2 8UT · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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70th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 745 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.2 · 23 | 30% | 0.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marriotts School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,415 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in Attainment 8? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Marriotts School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have taken "decisive action" to improve achievement, resulting in pupils who "typically achieve well" and progress steadily. The school fosters an inclusive culture with "warm and respectful relationships," ensuring pupils feel safe and supported. Overall, the school meets the "expected standard" across all evaluation categories, with safeguarding standards also met.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" with "deep understanding" of their learning, and public examination results show "clear improvement over time."
- Attendance and behaviour are strong, supported by a "positive culture" and staff who build "warm and respectful relationships."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using "secure" subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly.
- Inclusion is effective, with "tailored support" and "reasonable adjustments" ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the curriculum successfully.
- Personal development is prioritised through a "carefully constructed" PSHE curriculum and a wide range of enrichment activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge consistently well across all subjects."
- Leaders should "further develop their systems for monitoring and quality assurance" to evaluate the effectiveness of their actions more precisely.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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