Welcome to Great Marlow School
The Sixth Form at GMS is the place of choice for the majority of the school’s Year 11 students and it welcomes students from other schools, too. Applications forms are posted in the autumn term of Year 11 and are submitted before Christmas. GMS offers the only T-level Level 3 Technical Qualification in Childcare and Education, in the local area. The school’s BTEC courses are very popular as an alternative post-16 route to employment. If A-levels are a student’s choice, there is a wide range of genres to select from: humanities, science, social science, sports’ science, creative arts and modern foreign languages. Altogether 29 different post-16 courses are available.The Sixth Form Centre was purpose built. The facilities include a spacious communal area, which has social seating, work desks, Wifi, and portals to plug in laptops. The mezzanine area provides alternative study space. A silent study room allows students to focus on their work without interruption. Outside, there is a patio area, which is popular in the summer months. A café serves a selection of food choices throughout the day.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,428 Total
No. of Boys
723 (50.6%)
No. of Girls
705 (49.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
9.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.05%
A*/A grades
11.11%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
89%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
N/A
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Aug 31
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