Marling School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Marling School
Address: Cainscross Road
Town/City: Stroud
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL5 4HE
Telephone Number: 01453 762251
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust
Sponsor: Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Knight
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1082 (93% boys & 7% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137123
DfE Number: 916/5401
UKPRN: 10034599
UPRN: 100121255170
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Stroud (E07000082)
Constituency: Stroud (E14001529)
Electoral Ward: Stroud Central (E05010986)

Easting & Northing: 383846E, 205217N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 45.8" N 2° 14' 6.9" W
Plus Code: 9C3VPQW7+CV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Alice Bailey-Yip - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mrs Sandra Barber - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mr Simon Begbey - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mr Duncan Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Mwai Daka - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 22 September 2025.
  • Mrs Maria Fuente - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mr Will Gosling - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Dr Martyn Hewett - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Moya Jenkins - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 8 March 2024.
  • Mr Peter Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Isabelle Overs - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Dr Helen Tilly - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 October 2028.