External and internal exams are held throughout the school year. All aspects of external exams for Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 are managed by the Exams Office. Contact Mrs Ann Bijkerk or Mrs Rachael Peet for any exam-related query, by emailing examinations@marling.school or by telephoning the school.
For students who stayed on at Marling in Year 12, GCSE certificates will be distributed in school.
For students who took GCSEs in June 2025 who are no longer students at Marling, there will be an evening session to collect certificates on Tuesday 15th January, 2026. Details to follow.
For students who took A-Levels in June 2025, there will be an evening session to collect certificates on Tuesday 16th December, 2025. Details to follow.
If you are unable to collect your certificates in person, you can nominate someone to collect them on your behalf. Please send an email to examinations@marling.school giving the name of the nominated person. They will be required to provide photo ID before the certificates will be released to them.
Please be aware that future employers/educational establishments will ask to see original copies of all certificates. The exam boards charge approximately £50 each for replacements. Marling is only required to hold on to certificates for a year.
If you need to collect certificates at a different time, please email examinations@marling.school to make arrangements.
Please click on the documents below to view our school uniform policy and guidance on school shoes.
Our Marling School branded uniform is supplied by Bateman's Sports in Stroud. Please refer to the Marling School Uniform Guide booklet from Bateman's which has details on our uniform, how to book an appointment and how to find their shop in Stroud.
Pre-loved uniform can be purchased from the PSA via Reception. Please email reception@marling.school with your requirements. Donations of uniform are gratefully received and can be brought to Reception.
The school day runs from 8.40am until 3.10pm.
The School is open from 8am - 4pm (40 hours per week).
Y7/9/11
08:40 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 10:00 Period 1
10:00 - 11:00 Period 2
11:00 - 11:20 Break
11:20 - 12:20 Period 3
12:20 - 13:10 Lunch
13:10 - 14:10 Period 4
14:10 - 15:10 Period 5
Y8/10/12/13
08:40 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 10:00 Period 1
10:00 - 11:00 Period 2
11:00 - 11:20 Break
11:20 - 12:20 Period 3
12:20 - 13:20 Period 4
13:20 - 14:10 Lunch
14:10 - 15:10 Period 5