The Marist School, Ascot
The Marist School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Ascot. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Marist School in detail
The Marist School in its own words
In its own words: "The Marist is somewhere our pupils have the opportunity to reach for the stars with their feet firmly on the ground. Our down-to-earth and grounded environment serves as the perfect launch pad for our pupils’ success in academic, sports, and personal growth."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our Early Years pages. We are a happy, friendly, and welcoming introduction to your child’s school life. We believe that a happy child is a successful child, and that your child’s first step into education is unique."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.15am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 8.30am and an admissions event on Friday 4 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Windsor and Maidenhead
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Marist School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Marist School are St George's School (0.7 miles), Sunningdale School (0.7 miles), St Mary's School Ascot (1.1 miles) and Papplewick School (1.7 miles).
St George's SchoolSunningdale SchoolSt Mary's School AscotPapplewick School
Where pupils go next
Of the 15 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 87% went on to university or other higher education and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 72 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ascot Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (adjacent), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Marist School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
5 March 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£16,992 to £25,581
depending on year group
| Years 7-13 per term | £25,581 a year |
| Years 3-6 per term | £20,958 a year |
| Reception per term | £16,992 a year |
| Years 1-2 per term | £18,543 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Marist School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from The Marist School
GCSE Results 2026
21 Aug 2026
A Level Results Day 2026
14 Aug 2026
A Level Results - Press Release
14 Aug 2026
Independent Schools of the Year - Commended 2026
27 Jul 2026
Prep Sports Day
9 Jul 2026
Parents’ Guide to Exam Season
8 May 2026
From The Marist School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The Marist School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Marist School.
- Teachitright AscotAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Michaels SL5350m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
401 pupils
672 places
271 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ascot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ascot
Across Windsor and Maidenhead council
Places available
1,483
Applications
1,198
Got 1st preference
75.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Windsor and Maidenhead council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
401
Total Pupils
12
Boys
389
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Marist School
What are GCSE results like at The Marist School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Marist School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Marist School last inspected?
The Marist School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to The Marist School?
The Marist School has around 401 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Marist School?
The Marist School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does The Marist School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Teachitright Ascot (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Marist School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Marist School?
The Marist School is at Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7PS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)