Marriotts School, Stevenage
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Marriotts School excels at creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all pupils feel they belong and are well cared for. The school has made strong improvements in pupil achievement and provides excellent mental health support alongside high-quality teaching and a broad curriculum. Pupils benefit from enriching experiences through clubs, trips and activities that develop their confidence, social skills and life readiness.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading support with targeted interventions helping pupils close gaps in their learning
- Inclusive culture with tailored support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, enabling them to access the full curriculum
- Calm, purposeful learning environment built on clear routines, respectful relationships and the school's values of 'aim high, work hard, be kind'
- Effective mental health and emotional support, with calm spaces and targeted interventions reducing barriers to wellbeing
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities that broaden cultural experiences and raise pupil aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to check pupils' understanding and address misconceptions more consistently across the school
- Leaders recognise the need to develop further their evaluation of the impact of their work to ensure pupils' needs are consistently met
- Quality and impact of the personal development programme requires closer monitoring to ensure it meets pupils' needs consistently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Robotics, sport, drama, breakfast club, charity projects, peer mentoring, Brilliant Club, leadership roles, work experience
Marriotts School is a well-led inclusive school where pupils achieve well and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum. Leaders have taken decisive action to improve pupil achievement, and safeguarding is effective with an open, positive culture.
At a Glance
31.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
56
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,415 pupils
1,500 capacity
85 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stevenage
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stevenage
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(13)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.39525%
Overall absence
26.05178%
Persistent absence
1,236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Marriotts School
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Camps Hill Primary School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Lodge Farm Primary School
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Larwood School
Peartree Spring Primary School
Broom Barns Primary School
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