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Marylebone Boys' School
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Marylebone Boys' School
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- Westminster W2 1QZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are safe, respectful, and tolerant; positive attitudes to learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training and support for subject leaders
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching methods, some issues with checking pupils' understanding
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents speak highly of the school and recommend it
Communication: Parents feel well led and managed
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and pupils are equally positive about the work of the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly to concerns and involve external agencies as needed
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders ensure teaching is good and pupils make good progress
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective policies and swift actions for pupil safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff aware of pupils鈥� challenging circumstances, provide early help
Extracurricular Offerings: Year 7 pupils attend enrichment activities; more choice suggested
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils find school day too long with extracurriculars
Career Counselling Services: Effective advice on courses and careers for Year 9 pupils
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils make good or better progress than peers
Subjects Offered: Pupils have good knowledge, skills in a wide range of subjects
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Marylebone Boys' School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.
It has 708 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to greet you here at Marylebone Boys' School.
We started on September 3, 2014, and we're working to become a school with students in grades 7 through 13.
Our team of devoted employees is committed to quality and giving your son exceptional chances.
We anticipate that your boy will enjoy his time at MBS and help the school succeed.
Since September 2018, the school has called the prominent Paddington Basin neighbourhood its permanent home. As a result, our pupils now have access to brand-new, purpose-built facilities.
To guarantee that all of the boys make great growth, the school has created a well-rounded curriculum.
Boys from many various cultures and origins can be found at MBS.
The pastoral system at Marylebone Boys' School creates a setting where your boy can and will succeed.
Your son will discover a kind and supportive school, but one in which he is expected to contribute to the success of the institution.
Your participation is crucial during your son's time at Marylebone Boys' School.
Helping him succeed in his studies will help him fulfil his obligation under the Home-School Agreement.
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We started on September 3, 2014, and we're working to become a school with students in grades 7 through 13.
Our team of devoted employees is committed to quality and giving your son exceptional chances.
We anticipate that your boy will enjoy his time at MBS and help the school succeed.
Since September 2018, the school has called the prominent Paddington Basin neighbourhood its permanent home. As a result, our pupils now have access to brand-new, purpose-built facilities.
To guarantee that all of the boys make great growth, the school has created a well-rounded curriculum.
Boys from many various cultures and origins can be found at MBS.
The pastoral system at Marylebone Boys' School creates a setting where your boy can and will succeed.
Your son will discover a kind and supportive school, but one in which he is expected to contribute to the success of the institution.
Your participation is crucial during your son's time at Marylebone Boys' School.
Helping him succeed in his studies will help him fulfil his obligation under the Home-School Agreement.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.90% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 34.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 42.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 27.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 13.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 17.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.72 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.07% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 123 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.93% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 19.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 56.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 4.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 7.43% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 37.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 45.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 27.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 15.93% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 20.34% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 2.8 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 119 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 93.29% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 23.07% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 54.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 5.86% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 28.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 38.81% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 24.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 17.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 2.52 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 122 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.09% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.92% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.28% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.36% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.27% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.18% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 15.64% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 55.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.76 | 31.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.38 | 30.71 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.90% | 18.12% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 48 | 196 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 72.07% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 10.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.86% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.04 | 34.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.74 | 33.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 22.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 259 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 72.92% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.54% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.04 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.67 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.89% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.22% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.78% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marylebone Boys' School
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
