| Marlborough College | |
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| Location | |
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| , , SN8 1PA England | |
| Coordinates | 51°24′58″N 1°44′13″W / 51.416°N 1.737°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private boarding |
| Motto | Latin: Deus Dat Incrementum (1 Corinthians 3:6: God gives the increase) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1843 |
| Department for Education URN | 126516 Tables |
| President | Stephen Lake |
| Chair of Council | Mrs Heidi Venamore PSM |
| Master | Louise Moelwyn-Hughes |
| Visitor | Justin Welby |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 13 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,011 (in 2024) |
| Houses | 16 boarding houses |
| Colour(s) | Navy & white |
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| Former pupils | Old Marlburians |
| Website | www |
Marlborough College is a public school (English private boarding school) for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. It was founded as Marlborough School in 1843 by the Dean of Manchester, George Hull Bowers, for the education of the sons of Church of England clergy.[1] It is one of the oldest boarding schools in the UK, and now adopts a co-educational model. In 2023 there were around 1000 pupils, approximately 45% of whom were female.[2]
In 2024, the school was included in The Schools Index as one of the 150 best private schools in the world and among the top 30 senior schools in the UK.[3] Fees for boarding pupils in 2024/2025 are £50,985 per year.[4]
- ^ "George Hull Bowers, Dean of Manchester: Papers". Cambridge University Library. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Marlborough College". Marlborough College. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ McNamee, Annie (6 April 2024). "These are UK's best private schools, according to a prestigious ranking". Time Out United Kingdom. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Marlborough College". The Good Schools Guide. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.