Marlborough College Open Day
- Marlborough College
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Marlborough College, Bath Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1PA, UK
Open Days and Open Weeks
- #1 Open Day: 2026-06-06 09:30:00
The Open Day includes a welcome and introduction by the Master and Director of Admissions, followed by a pupil-led campus tour, a boarding house visit, and the opportunity to meet the Master, Director of Admissions, the Senior Management Team and Heads of Department during a buffet lunch.
For families interested in 13+ Entry in 2029 and 2030, we will be hosting two Open Days this Spring.
Open Days – for 13+ Entry 2029 & 2030
Saturday 25th April 2026 (fully booked, wait list places only)
Saturday 6th June 2026
Each of the above Open Days will run from 9.30am until 1.30pm.
To book your preferred date, please email us.
Overview
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
- Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18
- Day
- Full Boarding
- Co-educational
Religious Affiliation
Student Numbers
Gender Profile %
Offering
Curriculum
- GCSE
- iGCSE
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
Summer Programmes
English Language Support
- EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Greek
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Italian
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Religious Studies (RS)
- Russian
- Spanish
- Sports Science
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama and Theatre
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- German
- History
- Italian
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Spanish
Sports & Outdoors
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis
Music, Drama & Arts
- Chapel choirs
- Music tech lab
- Theater
Academic, Debate & Leadership
- Debating societies
- STEM clubs
Academic
- Science laboratories
- Library digital and print
- Computer lab / IT suite
- Dedicated Sixth Form Centre
- Lecture theatre
- Language lab
- Design & Technology (DT) workshop
- Art studio
- Music rooms
- Drama studio
Sports & Recreation
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Gym
Boarding & Pastoral Care
- Common rooms
- Dining hall
Other Amenities
Marlborough College provides a sophisticated and highly integrated Academic Support department designed to assist students with mild-to-moderate learning needs, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD. The department is led by a qualified SENDCO and focuses on developing executive functioning and specialist study skills to ensure pupils can meet the demands of a high-attaining, fast-paced academic environment. Support is delivered through a tiered approach, ranging from differentiated classroom instruction to targeted small-group workshops and intensive one-to-one specialist tuition tailored to individual requirements.
Beyond purely academic intervention, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to neurodiversity, offering emotional literacy support and comprehensive coordination of exam access arrangements for GCSE and A-Level candidates. While the school is academically selective, it is committed to making reasonable adjustments during the admissions process, provided that specialist reports are shared early. This ensures that students with additional needs are fully supported in achieving their potential within the college’s diverse curriculum and full-boarding community.
Admissions
Fee-Paying
Fees Per Term
Tuition Per Year
Entry Requirements
- – 13+ Entry Requirements (Year 9)
Registration: Parents should ideally register their child by the summer of Year 5. - ISEB Common Pre-test: All candidates sit this online assessment (English, Maths, Verbal, and Non-Verbal Reasoning) between September and December of Year 6.
- School Reference: A detailed report is requested from the candidate’s current Headteacher regarding academic and personal progress.
- Assessment Day: Successful Pre-test candidates attend an assessment at the College in January of Year 6. This involves:
- An interview with a Housemaster/mistress.
- Two short writing tasks.
- Informal group activities.
- Common Entrance: Once a “Confirmed List” place is offered, pupils sit Common Entrance exams in Year 8 for setting purposes, though academic scholars are exempt.
– 16+ Entry Requirements (Sixth Form)
- Registration & Enrolment: Must be completed by 1 October of Year 11.
- Academic Threshold: Candidates typically require a minimum of six GCSEs at Grade 7 (or equivalent), with specific grade requirements for chosen A-Level subjects.
- Entrance Examinations: Competitive exams are sat in November of Year 11 in the subjects the candidate intends to study at A-Level.
- Formal Interview: An academic and pastoral interview is conducted at the College during the assessment period.
Key Dates for Admissions
- 13+ Registration/Enrolment Deadline: 9 October 2026 (for those being assessed in Year 7; note that the majority are assessed in Year 6).
- 16+ Registration/Enrolment Deadline: 1 October 2026.
- 16+ Entrance Exams: November 2026.
- 13+ Assessment Days: January/February 2027.
- Offers Issued: Early December 2026 (16+) and Lent Term 2027 (13+).
Results
Marlborough College maintains a distinguished reputation for academic excellence and holistic development, consistently delivering sector-leading “value-added” scores that reflect the significant progress students make during their tenure. In the 2025 examination cycle, approximately 51% of A-level entries achieved A–A grades*, with nearly half of the cohort securing at least one A*. This academic rigor is complemented by international recognition, including the college’s recent designation as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2025–26, acknowledging its innovative integration of digital technology in teaching. Furthermore, a November 2025 Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report confirmed that the College meets all statutory standards, specifically commending the robust safeguarding protocols and the highly effective coordination between academic and pastoral leadership.
The College is globally recognized for its university placement success, with approximately 90% of leavers securing their first-choice destinations. While the majority matriculate to elite Russell Group institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London, there is a notable upward trend in admissions to premier US Ivy League and global universities, including Harvard, Columbia, and Georgetown. This consistent track record of high-level performance across academic, musical, and sporting disciplines solidifies Marlborough’s status as a leading institution within the global independent education sector.
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