Marling School vs The Clarendon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marling School
Stroud · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
| Measure | Marling School Stroud, South West | The Clarendon Academy Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 402 | #318 of 402 |
| National rank | #106 of 4,090 | #3035 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,082 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.9 | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.1% | 26.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.58 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | 29.5 |
| town | Stroud | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marling.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.clarendonacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Marling School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.2 vs 28.7).
- •Marling School is boys and The Clarendon Academy is co-educational.
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 Marling School better than The Clarendon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marling School ranks higher (95.2 vs 28.7 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 Marling School and The Clarendon Academy?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marling School: 1,082. The Clarendon Academy: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marling School and The Clarendon Academy rank in South West?
Marling School is 12th of 402 and The Clarendon Academy is 318th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).