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The St Marylebone CofE School, London

Outstanding
Secondary
Academy converter
Girls
Church of England
Ages 11–18

The St Marylebone CofE School is a secondary school for girls aged 11 to 18 in London, part of The St Marylebone Church of England School. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 21st-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 193rd of 3,298 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.

GCSE results
Above England average
Ofsted
Outstanding (2014)
Demand
2.4 first choices per place
Attendance
Better than England average
Progress (2024)
Well above average
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Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days

Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Westminster (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

The St Marylebone CofE School in detail

Results

In 2026, pupils at The St Marylebone CofE School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 62.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 52.8 in Westminster and 47 across England.

75% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 59% in Westminster and 47% in England.

That is up from 61 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.69: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 54.6, against 66 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.4 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 26 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and History.

Getting a place at The St Marylebone CofE School

For September 2026 entry, 376 families put The St Marylebone CofE School as their first choice and 901 named it as one of their preferences, for 160 places offered. That is 2.4 first choices for every place. 233 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at The St Marylebone CofE School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state secondary schools to The St Marylebone CofE School are Ark King Solomon Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 50.4); Academy21 (1 mile); Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 46.1); and Marylebone Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45).

The St Marylebone CofE School's 2026 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Ark King Solomon AcademyAcademy21Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJMarylebone Academy

The trust

The St Marylebone CofE School is run by its own single-school academy trust.

What parents say

368 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The St Marylebone CofE School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).

Where pupils go next

Of the 166 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 90% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 19% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

Of the 182 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 15% into work. 62% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

Who goes there

In 2026, 175 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 36 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Staffing

The St Marylebone CofE School had 87 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Baker Street Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harley Street, 210 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 3099 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, other theft and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westminster (2033), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, The St Marylebone CofE School issued 14 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Primary schools nearby

The primary schools closest to The St Marylebone CofE School are St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles), St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (0.5 miles), St Edward's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles) and All Souls CofE Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.

St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolSt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolAll Souls CofE Primary School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Kathryn Pugh
Pupils:1,181
LA:Westminster
Phone:02079354704
Address:64 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5BA
Trust:THE ST MARYLEBONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from April 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

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Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form

Inspected 4 February 2025View full report
URN:137353
UKPRN:10035059
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Cities of London and Westminster
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

The school excels at combining rigorous academics with outstanding personal development. Pupils thrive through a well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge over time, combined with a vibrant community where the arts flourish and pupil leadership is encouraged. Staff are deeply committed, creating an inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, feel safe, supported and inspired to succeed.

Key Strengths

  • Teachers have extremely strong subject knowledge and explain concepts using specialist language very effectively
  • Pupils' learning is checked consistently through questioning and assessment, with misconceptions addressed quickly
  • Reading is a priority with targeted interventions for pupils with weaker skills and excellent tracking
  • An impressive range of extra-curricular activities led by both staff and pupils, with the arts at the heart of the school
  • Highly effective careers programme with personalized support for pupils making informed choices about their future

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe and a positive school culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

History and music tours to Germany, trips to Paris and Greece, reading mentor roles, ambassador roles, laboratory technician roles, anti-bullying and mental health ambassador roles, diversity ambassador roles, sports, dancing, singing, Careers and Inspiration Fair

The St Marylebone CofE School is an outstanding secondary comprehensive school where staff are highly dedicated and set exceptionally high expectations for pupils' academic success and personal development. The school is inclusive, with pupils with SEND learning and progressing very well alongside their peers.

At a Glance

21.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

368 responses
Would recommend96%
Child is happy94%
Child does well94%
High expectations94%
Feels safe98%
Well behaved95%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)78%
Kept informed93%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)88%
Wider development93%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

Academic year 2025/26

GCSE Results

2023
2024
2025
2026
Attainment 8 GCSE Eng+Maths

2025/26 academic year

Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.69 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 62.9 to 62.8 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 75% (2023 to 2026).

Performance by Group

GroupProgress 8Attainment 8Eng+Maths 5+
All pupils-62.874.7%
Disadvantaged(45)-54.662.2%
Not known to be disadvantaged(117)-66.079.5%
Girls(162)-62.874.7%
Show more breakdowns (2)
Known or believed to be other than English(56)-64.278.6%
Non mobile(161)-63.075.2%

2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Language324
Mathematics324
English Literature324
Religious Studies322
Combined Science250
History176
Art and Design146
Spanish128
Geography110
Dance96
French90
Business Studies86
Physics70
Biology70
Chemistry70
Drama66
Music49
Childcare Skills44
Design and Technology42
Sports Studies36

+ 6 more subjects

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations

After GCSEs (Year 11) - 166 students

Continued education90%
Further education19%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment1%
Not in education/employment4%

2023/24 data

Exclusions & Suspensions

0

Permanent exclusions

0.00%

Exclusion rate

14

Suspensions

1.20%

Suspension rate

13 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,170 pupils

2024/25 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools

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Keep up with The St Marylebone CofE School

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Baker Street Station
284m · 5 min walk
Baker Street Underground Station
316m · 5 min walk
Regent's Park Station
408m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Harley Street (Stop L)
209m · 3 min walk
Baker Street Station (Stop E)
283m · 5 min walk
York Street (Stop F)
372m · 6 min walk
Dorset Street (Stop G)
387m · 6 min walk
Regent's Park Station (Stop A)
395m · 6 min walk

Free school transport

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Apply to Westminster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
276
Fatal
2
Serious
52
Children hurt
5

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 276 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 52 serious and 222 slight.

5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.

40 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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.

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Your chances of a place at The St Marylebone CofE School

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

97%

Near capacity

1,168 pupils

1,202 places

34 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Westminster council

Low demand council-wide0.51 applications per place

Places available

1,754

Applications

901

Got 1st preference

65.8%

Got preferred school

92.7%

All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: 2.4 first choices per place

Inspection History(2)

4 February 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Sixth FormOutstanding
1 April 2014
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

175

SEN Support

36

EHC Plans

17.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health72
Specific Learning Difficulty42
Autistic Spectrum Disorder27
Other26
Speech, Language & Communication15
Moderate Learning Difficulty9
Physical Disability5
Hearing Impairment2
Severe Learning Difficulty1
Visual Impairment1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
37.5%
Asian
8.3%
Black
9.4%
Mixed
18.6%
Chinese
2.5%
Other
4.6%
Unclassified
0.8%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals21.0%
English as Additional Language22.5%

1,181

Total Pupils

64

Boys

1,117

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

87

Teachers

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£63,017

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£8,496

Per pupil

£7478k

Total funding

£215k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£717,308
EAL funding£79,033
Lump sum£167,517

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.3%

Overall absence

15.9%

Persistent absence

837

Enrolments

Authorised4.7%
Unauthorised1.6%
Persistent (10%+)15.9%
Severe (50%+)1.2%

Absence trend

5.5%
18/19
5.2%
20/21
8.2%
21/22
8.2%
22/23
7.7%
23/24
6.3%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

Questions parents ask about The St Marylebone CofE School

What are GCSE results like at The St Marylebone CofE School?

In the 2026 results, pupils at The St Marylebone CofE School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.8. 75% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.

What is The St Marylebone CofE School's Ofsted rating?

The St Marylebone CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2014, it was rated Outstanding.

What is the catchment area for The St Marylebone CofE School?

No fixed boundary. When The St Marylebone CofE School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at The St Marylebone CofE School?

The St Marylebone CofE School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.

How big are the classes at The St Marylebone CofE School?

Classes at The St Marylebone CofE School average 20.3 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to The St Marylebone CofE School?

The St Marylebone CofE School has around 1181 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at The St Marylebone CofE School?

6.3% of sessions were missed at The St Marylebone CofE School in 2024/25. 15.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to The St Marylebone CofE School?

Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming The St Marylebone CofE School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.

How many road collisions happen near The St Marylebone CofE School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 276 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 52 serious and 222 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 40 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).

Where is The St Marylebone CofE School?

The St Marylebone CofE School is at 64 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5BA.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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