Great Marlow School
Academy converter secondary school in Marlow (Buckinghamshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision is to offer a high-quality learning experience alongside a rich extracurricular programme. Great Marlow creates opportunities, releases potential and celebrates excellence. We offer a high quality learning environment alongside an impressive extracurricular programme.
By placing a spotlight on 'My personal best' our students strive to achieve the best they can for themselves. The qualities of the 6 Rs: Respect, Readiness, Reflection, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Resilience offer a framework within which life-long success can be measured. We are extremely proud of our school.
Our staff student partnership works because of our close ties with our parents, carers and the wider Marlow community. Visitors always comment on the fantastic atmosphere that pervades the school, the purpose and commitment, but also the smiles and obvious enjoyment of everyone involved.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Young Enterprise
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 136964
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Bilsborough | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Bilsborough Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Lewis | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kat Barnes | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sam Taylor | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alan Jedras | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Bilsborough | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Brown | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Honey | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Sinden | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Roger Wilson | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Catherine Cochran | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Guy Pendlebury | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lindsey Abbot Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record