English Literature has always been a popular subject due to the inspiration that great writing promotes. The Upper School course is both creative and engaging; allowing pupils to learn how to respond intellectually and expertly in both lessons and their own writing. The Lower Sixth year begins with a mix of contemporary and modern literature and develops into more detailed study of prose, poetry and drama. Throughout the year there will be visits from poets and writers, beginning with the town’s Literature Festival in September. We organise a number of theatre trips to see superb productions of a wide variety of plays and enhance understanding of drama on the stage.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,995 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Marlborough College, Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA |
English Literature has always been a popular subject due to the inspiration that great writing promotes. The Upper School course is both creative and engaging; allowing pupils to learn how to respond intellectually and expertly in both lessons and their own writing. The Lower Sixth year begins with a mix of contemporary and modern literature and develops into more detailed study of prose, poetry and drama. Throughout the year there will be visits from poets and writers, beginning with the town’s Literature Festival in September. We organise a number of theatre trips to see superb productions of a wide variety of plays and enhance understanding of drama on the stage.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.