Great Marlow School vs Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Marlow School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Great Marlow School Marlow, South East | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Marlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #267 of 679 | #14 of 679 |
| National rank | #1416 of 4,090 | #47 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,395 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,395 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 118.2% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 72.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | 96.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 6.87 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | 44.8 |
| town | Marlow | Marlow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gms.bucks.sch.uk | www.swbgs.com |
The verdict
- •Sir William Borlase's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 61.2).
- •Great Marlow School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 1,222.
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 Great Marlow School better than Sir William Borlase's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir William Borlase's Grammar School ranks higher (97.4 vs 61.2 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 Great Marlow School and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Marlow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Marlow School: 1,395. Sir William Borlase's Grammar School: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Marlow School and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School rank in South East?
Great Marlow School is 267th of 679 and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is 14th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).