Academic
Marlborough offers pupils an unrivalled education and, with the exceptional range of subjects on offer at GCSE and A level, every Marlburian can find a channel for their interests and skills. We achieve this through a hugely talented and committed Common Room, in which each member of staff has a clear understanding of pupil strengths and the skill and experience to maximise the potential of every pupil.
Pupils are further inspired by a diverse programme of academic enrichment, including visiting speakers, partnerships, competitions, events and trips. All pupils are encourage to be ambitious in their studies and to adopt the strategies and values of the Marlborough Mindset which will make them confident and passionate life long learners.
Our commitment to furthering Marlborough’s strong tradition of innovation in teaching has physical form in our Innovation Centre building and we are proud to be one of the UK’s first schools to offer an MBA for young people.
Alys Langdale
Interim Deputy Head (Academic)
Results
Marlburians achieve consistently excellent public examination results and top flight university places. The academic development of our pupils is married with outstanding support and advice on next steps from the Futures Department.
Departments
Our vibrant academic departments are at the heart of the College’s intellectual life. We offer an exceptional range of academic subjects, delivered by inspirational teachers. Our focus is on ensuring that a passion for teaching and learning permeates every department, both through the curriculum and in our subject enrichment activities.
Curriculum
The College is academically ambitious, offering a progressive, challenging and enriching curriculum broadly based on the National Curriculum. It is designed to support pupils to excel in their exams and to instil a life long love of learning, and it is supported by our bespoke study skills programme, which is part of the Marlborough Mindset.
Futures
The Futures Department (Higher Education and Careers) works with all pupils providing a comprehensive programme of careers education which includes career advising, higher education application support and preparation (UK and global).
Enrichment and Leadership
Our aim is to inspire every pupil to explore the full breadth and depth of academic experience on offer and to take part in intellectual activities beyond their mainstream subjects. There is a dedicated programme for our academic scholars and a rich array of societies, talks, interest groups and publications for all, many led by pupils.