Marylebone Boys' School
67%
Capacity
634
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Marylebone Boys' School
Marylebone Boys' School is a popular choice among Westminster families, with 223 applications for 103 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. Of those, 45 families put it as their first preference and all received an offer. The school is a state secondary for boys aged 11 to 19, with a non-religious character, and currently has 634 pupils on roll against a capacity of 950. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, inspectors judged the school to remain Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2017 had already awarded a Good rating, so the school has held this standard consistently. With nearly half of pupils (49.3%) eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and economically mixed intake, and the high demand suggests parents see real value in what it offers.
Academically, Marylebone Boys' School performs solidly against national benchmarks. Its Progress 8 score of 0.16 is rated as Average, meaning pupils make slightly more progress than the national average, though it sits below the Westminster local authority average of 0.51. The school ranks 8th out of 11 similar schools in the borough, and 305th out of 487 in London. At GCSE, 77.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 56% achieved a grade 5 or above. The Attainment 8 score is 52.4, and 70.7% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, with 42.2% achieving it at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school's value-added score of -0.57 is rated Below average, and the average points per entry is 25.74, equivalent to a C- grade. Only 4.2% of entries were at AAB or higher, and the best three A-levels averaged a C-.
The school offers a good range of facilities including a Sixth Form Centre, science labs, ICT suite, swimming pool, art studios and music rooms. Sports provision covers cricket, rugby, tennis, basketball, athletics and more, while extracurricular options include Model UN, Debate, Duke of Edinburgh, Young Enterprise and Eco Club. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder, plus a resourced provision. The school has a sixth form, so boys can stay on post-16. Given its strong GCSE outcomes, high demand and inclusive intake, Marylebone Boys' School is a good fit for families in Westminster who want a well-subscribed, non-selective boys' school with a broad curriculum and active pastoral support, particularly for those who may benefit from its SEND resources.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | North Wharf Road, London, Westminster, W2 1QZ |
| Headteacher | Richard Ardron |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 634 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.3% |
| School Capacity | 634 / 950 (67% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.16)
1166th of 3,141
Nationally
305th of 487
In London
8th of 11
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
27.0
'22/23
20.8
'23/24
25.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 45 pupils).
- University (HE)71%
- Not sustained11%
- Employment7%
- Other education4%
- Apprenticeship2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed103
223
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian16.7%
- Mixed12.0%
- White (other)10.3%
- White British7.4%
- Black2.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
23
Total schools
18
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marylebone Boys' School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
North Wharf Road, London
Westminster, W2 1QZ
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