Welcome to Marling School

Marling School is a high achieving 11-18 boys grammar school with a specialism in Engineering. At Marling School we are ambitious for our students and they thrive in a vibrant academic environment that provides pace, challenge and support. We place an emphasis on the development of skills alongside knowledge so that our students become active and independent learners prepared for both further education and for their place in an increasingly global society. Our younger students benefit enormously from time spent with our 6th form students and the vast majority continue their studies with us through KS5 and go on to secure the university place of their choice.

At Marling School we know that every individual is unique and we want every gift, talent and ability to be recognised and developed. Through a balance of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities we empower our students and allow them to explore their interests and develop their full potential. Indeed we offer a vast array of clubs, activities and educational visits from music and sport, science and engineering, to drama and debating.

Through our tutors and heads of key stage we provide a strong and effective pastoral system that supports our drive for academic excellence. This system is founded on effective communication and positive relationships with parents and students. The strength of our relationship with parents is exemplified by the immense support we receive from our PTA who are tireless in their efforts to help us to provide the very best opportunities and facilities for our students.

Whether you are a current or prospective student or parent, Old Marlingtonian, potential member of staff or a casual browser taking an interest in the school I welcome you to this website and trust that you will find it a useful source of information. If you would like more information or would like to speak to someone or arrange a visit, please refer to the ‘Contact the School’ section.

Dr Stuart Wilson
Headteacher