Marlwood School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Marlwood School
Address: Vattingstone Lane, Alveston
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS35 3LA
Telephone Number: 01454 862525
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Pathway Trust
Sponsor: Castle School Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Simmons
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 510 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.4%

Location and administration

URN: 141341
DfE Number: 803/4004
UKPRN: 10047462
UPRN: 570565
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Gloucestershire (E06000025)
Constituency: Thornbury and Yate (E14001545)
Electoral Ward: Thornbury (E05012127)

Easting & Northing: 362752E, 188386N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 37.4" N 2° 32' 20.3" W
Plus Code: 9C3VHFV6+FC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Amelia Bow - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Joan Bright - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Saffia Bullock - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Saffia Bullock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Joe Docherty - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Kayley Macleod - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Neil Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Matt Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Andrew Ridley - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2028.
  • Abbie Selby - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Maxine Sewell - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Helen Simmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Emma Soden-White - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.