The Marlborough Science Academy vs St Columba's College
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Albans
St Columba's College
St Albans
Overview
Phase
Secondary
All-through
Type
Academy converter
Other independent school
Age Range
11–18
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1337
822
Capacity
1250
865
Occupancy
107%
95%
FSM %
21.2%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.6
35.1
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
29%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
B
Points Per Entry
28.9
40.7
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
B
AAB+ %
7%
22%
Value Added
Average
Average
A-Level Students
107
77
Retention
95%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
6%
-
Degree course
65%
-
Any L4+ destination
71%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
80
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Psychology (88)
Psychology (78)
Biology (54)
Sociology (52)
Mathematics (46)
Business Studies (44)
Media / Film / TV Studies (42)
Geography (40)
Mathematics (88)
Mathematics (50)
History (48)
Psychology (48)
Economics (40)
Religious Studies (38)
Psychology (36)
Sociology (36)