Marling School
Stroud, Gloucestershire · GL5 4HE
AAB+ A-level
17.6%
9–7 GCSE
66.7%
Pupils
1,181
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Marling School is a day grammar school for boys in Stroud, Gloucestershire, serving a broad catchment across the Forest of Dean and Cotswolds. Part of Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust, the school educates over 1,100 pupils with a traditional grammar school emphasis on academic rigour and pastoral care. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted but operates with strong community roots in this rural market town setting.
- →Selective grammar entry ensuring academically able peer group
- →Strong traditional academic programme with established exam results track record
- →Day-only model suited to families seeking grammar education without boarding commitment
Who thrives here
Academically ambitious boys from the wider Gloucestershire region who value traditional grammar school structures and local day school provision. Pupils who thrive in a selective, rigorous environment with clear pastoral structures.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Cainscross Road
Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL5 4HE
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Marling School cost?
Marling School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Marling School?
Marling School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Marling School's exam results?
At Marling School, 17.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 66.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Marling School a boarding school?
Marling School is a day school in Stroud and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic outcomes and reputation for traditional grammar education
✓Supportive pastoral care and house system community
✓Good range of co-curricular activities and personal development opportunities
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection yet may be concerning to some families
!Limited boarding and day-only model not suitable for all
!Geographic location in Stroud may be challenging for distant commuters