MARLING School in Stroud is one of the best state secondary schools in the south west - according to The Sunday Times Parent Power rankings.

Marling School, on Cainscross Road, came 15th in the south west, in the Sunday Times guide, which identifies the highest-achieving schools across the UK, ranked by their recent examination results.

Dr Stuart Wilson, executive headteacher at Marling, said: “It’s always pleasing to see Marling School featured in a list of high performing schools, and doing so well on a regional and national level.

"I am incredibly proud of our students, staff and governors and of the vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment we have created.

"The data used in The Sunday Times report is based on historic exam information from the period 2017 to 2019. I would like to acknowledge the challenges that schools have faced since then, working through the pandemic, and the incredible hard work and resilience shown by staff and students in all schools across the country.”

For further details on the guide visit: thetimes.co.uk/article/best-uk-schools-guide-parent-power-tr95xdztg

Stroud High School also featured on the list, coming in at third in the south west. See: stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/19759916.headline/