The people we help to shape...

“ The development of students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is a fundamental part of the school. The students’ ‘Electives’ programme offers a wide range of choices, which effectively support students’ progress and development in a variety of ways, many of which result in recognised awards. Students involve themselves in a range of charitable events, and participate in visits to theatres and museums as well as trips abroad.” Ofsted

The school’s Elective Programme is intrinsic to the enrichment and extension of our curriculum. It is a unique and popular feature of the school which runs on Wednesday afternoons when the normal timetable is suspended to facilitate a diverse programme of activities and opportunities for students, both on and off-site. These include engineering, IT and enterprising projects, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, sporting and orienteering activities, drama, music, cookery and art.

The Marlborough Super-Curricular Programme (MSCP) is designed to provide challenge to our most able students by giving them opportunities to take their subjects of study further in order to expand their learning and ultimately prepare them for entry to the most competitive universities.

This often includes studying for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as well as talks from visiting speakers, lectures and tutorials with visitors from Oxford University, mock interviews, additional reading alongside individual support and guidance through the application process.

Our Personal Development Curriculum is carefully planned and covers all aspects of pupils’ experiences to help prepare them for life in the modern world. We teach them how to stay safe in all contexts, and how to make well-informed, well-balanced decisions and choices driven by empathy and compassion.

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“ I have loved my first year here at Marlborough. There is always someone around you can talk to – a teacher or another adult, or even the older students. Everyone is really friendly and supportive and I couldn’t wait to get involved in everything that the school has to offer. We work really hard in lessons, but school is a lot of fun as well.” Year 7 Student

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