# Marlwood School — Bristol, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Helen Simmons

## Contact

- **Address:** Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, South Gloucestershire
- **Phone:** 01454 862525
- **Website:** https://www.marlwood.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/marlwood-school-16153

## About

Marlwood School is part of the Castle School Education Trust, committed to high quality education across primary, secondary and sixth form key stages. Our schools cover the South Gloucestershire area. We encourage independence within each school within a strong framework of values.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing School!: I'm so impressed with Marlwood School. The teachers are fantastic and the facilities are top-notch. My son loves playing on the all-weather pitch and the sports hall is amazing. The school's values of independence and hard work are really inspiring and I can see it making a difference in my son's life. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education: My daughter attended Marlwood School from Year 7 to 11 and I was really impressed with the education she received. The teachers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the facilities were always well-maintained. I also appreciated the emphasis on values and character development, which I think really helped her to grow into a confident and responsible young adult. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: I've had a bit of a mixed experience with Marlwood School so far. On the one hand, the teachers are very supportive and the facilities are great. However, I've found the communication between home and school to be a bit patchy at times, which can be frustrating. Overall, I think the school has a lot of potential, but it could do with a bit more attention to detail. *(Feb 2022)*

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