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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Marlow, SL7 1RL

Co-educational

Ofsted: Outstanding

A historic grammar school in Marlow with outstanding academic results and exceptional rowing facilities.

Key Information

School Type

Co-educational

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~186

Founded

1624

DfE Number

825/5409

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

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English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Buckinghamshire

Registration Opens
Early May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Mid-June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check buckinghamshire.gov.uk for updates.

School Website

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Location

Marlow

SL7 1RL

Buckinghamshire

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Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Council

Admissions Info

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Sir William Borlase's Grammar School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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