The Marvell College
Hull, HU9 4EE · Kingston upon Hull, City of · secondary school
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10th of 13 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.5/10 against 409 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.2 · 10 | 30% | 0.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.56 · 13 | 25% | 0.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.9 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Marvell College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 25.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.56 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Marvell 30, participate in Sports Day, Bikeability and The Marvell Mile, or engage with the Orchestra, Choir and Theatre. The school also organises cultural and field trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,232 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are behind in English and maths? How are the cultural and field trips funded and scheduled?
What Ofsted said about The Marvell College
Overview
The Marvell College continues to be a good school, described as an "inclusive, caring and friendly" environment where leaders are ambitious for pupils. The report highlights a "high-quality curriculum" that supports future learning and employment, with pupils reporting they are "happy and safe" and have trusted adults to turn to.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "highly ambitious curriculum" with lessons that are "logically sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge and skills.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and create "positive learning environments," using regular assessments to ensure pupils "know and remember more."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support," including the consistent use of "pupil passports" and nurture groups.
- The school prioritises reading, using nationally recognised tests to track progress, and maintains a culture where "positive relationships are important."
- Staff workload and well-being are a "high priority," with a "collective will to succeed" and determination to continue improving.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should routinely check what pupils have learned and adapt lessons to address gaps, ensuring pupils can access subsequent learning.
- The school should take further action to encourage all pupils, particularly those lacking confidence, to access enrichment opportunities for character development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.3 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.9 |
| 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
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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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