Gosford Hill School vs The Marlborough Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford Hill School
Kidlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students
The Marlborough Church of England School
Woodstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,088 students
| Measure | Gosford Hill School Kidlington, South East | The Marlborough Church of England School Woodstock, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #313 of 679 | #134 of 679 |
| National rank | #1731 of 4,090 | #505 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 825 | 1,088 |
| Pupils on roll | 825 | 1,088 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.8% | 79.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 36.7 |
| town | Kidlington | Woodstock |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Marlborough Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 54.7).
- •The Marlborough Church of England School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 825.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gosford Hill School better than The Marlborough Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Marlborough Church of England School ranks higher (83.0 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gosford Hill School and The Marlborough Church of England School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Woodstock in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosford Hill School: 825. The Marlborough Church of England School: 1,088. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosford Hill School and The Marlborough Church of England School rank in South East?
Gosford Hill School is 313th of 679 and The Marlborough Church of England School is 134th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).