Marriotts School, Stevenage

Good
Secondary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 1118

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.1km)Possible (~1.6km)Unlikely (~2.1km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Bethany Honnor
Pupils:1,415 / 1,500 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01438726999
Address:Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Sixth Form
Expected Standard
Inspected 13 January 2026View full report
URN:117534
UKPRN:10004221
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stevenage
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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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Getting There

Bus Stops

Shephall Way (nr)
444m · 7 min walk
Sinfield Close (opp)
508m · 8 min walk
Six Hills Way (SE-bound)
545m · 9 min walk
Marlborough Road (nr)
586m · 10 min walk
Colts Corner (nr)
604m · 10 min walk
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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

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,625
Projected new pupils:293

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stevenage

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

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)

13 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Sixth Form
10 November 2021
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Sixth FormGood
19 October 2016
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.39525%

Overall absence

26.05178%

Persistent absence

1,236

Enrolments

Authorised4.60547%
Unauthorised4.78979%
Persistent (10%+)26.05178%
Severe (50%+)5.50162%

Absence trend

5.77807%
18/19
5.09514%
20/21
8.97486%
21/22
9.5587%
22/23
9.93366%
23/24
9.39525%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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