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Marlwood School

Vattingstone Lane, Bristol, BS35 3LA
Part of: CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Marlwood School
Bristol, BS35 3LA
566 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.30% FSM %
315 Boys
251 Girls
About Marlwood School

Marlwood School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in South Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 566 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Helen Simmons.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Gloucestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary Constituency Thornbury and Yate
Ward Thornbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2014
UKPRN 10047462
URN 141341
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Saffia Bullock Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Amelia Bow Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Joan Bright Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Saffia Bullock Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Joe Docherty Local Governor 06/05/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Kayley Macleod Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Neil Martin Local Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Elected by parents
Matt Oliver Local Governor 01/09/2022 24/03/2026 Elected by parents
Andrew Ridley Local Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Simmons Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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1 km • Bristol
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2.32 km • Bristol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marlwood School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bristol, South Gloucestershire.
Marlwood School has 566 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Marlwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Marlwood School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Marlwood School is Mrs Helen Simmons.
Marlwood School is at Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA, in the South Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Marlwood School: Has a sixth form.
Marlwood School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Simmons
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA
01454862525
www.marlwood.com
Location
BS35 3LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141341
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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