Ethos & values
The Borlase Curriculum inspires and empowers all our students to be happy and successful and to have the skills, knowledge, values and confidence to shape the future.
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School Compass
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow · Buckinghamshire · SL7 2BR. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Buckinghamshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 72.4
- English & maths 9–4
- 99%
Ofsted publication date: 09/06/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 09/06/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Sir William Borlase's Grammar School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 72.4. English and maths 9–4: 99%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Sir William Borlase's Grammar School?
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is in Marlow (SL7 2BR), Buckinghamshire. URN 136781.
How do I compare Sir William Borlase's Grammar School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Outstanding School inspection · 01 May 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
The school’s mission is to ‘inspire, empower and shape the future’. Pupils and staff understand that this only happens by focusing as much on personal development as on academic results. The highly ambitious curriculum is designed so that pupils from Year 7 onwards study each subject broadly and deeply. Thanks to…
From the school's website
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SEND & inclusion
There are trips, visits, practical explorations, independent research projects that enrich the learning experience and promote deeper understanding for all learners including SEND and disadvantaged learners - learners are not on a five term conveyor belt moving towards an examination.
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Official links
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Other schools in Marlow
11 schools on the Marlow town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
URN: 136781
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Town: Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2BR
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (09/06/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/136781/
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