Open Other Secondary Church of England Mixed

The Marlborough Church of England School

Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LP
Part of: RIVER LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,085 Pupils
1,138 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.20% FSM %
530 Boys
555 Girls
About The Marlborough Church of England School

Located in Woodstock (OX20 1LP), The Marlborough Church of England School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Oxfordshire.

It has 1,085 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,138. Current headteacher: Andrew Hanlon.

Data for The Marlborough Church of England School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Bicester and Woodstock
Ward Woodstock and Bladon
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10038985
URN 138817
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stewart Longhurst Chair of Local Governing Body 17/10/2025 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Valerie Munro Chair of Local Governing Body 19/10/2022 16/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Boon Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Elected by parents
Revd Sarah Bourne Local Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Bunch Local Governor 30/04/2024 29/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kirsty Colquhoun Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ann Cripps Local Governor 16/12/2023 15/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Douglas Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Elected by parents
Ms Benedicte George Local Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Lynne Hammond Local Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Hanlon Local Governor 01/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Clare Harris Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
The Marlborough Church of England School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
The Marlborough Church of England School has 1,085 pupils, with a capacity of 1,138.
The Marlborough Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Marlborough Church of England School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Marlborough Church of England School has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at The Marlborough Church of England School is Principal Andrew Hanlon.
The Marlborough Church of England School is at Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LP, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Marlborough Church of England School: Has a sixth form.
The Marlborough Church of England School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Principal Andrew Hanlon
Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 138817
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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