Data profile
Marathon Science School
Independent boys senior school in Lewisham for ages 11–18.
- Rank #290
- ISI Requires improvement
- boys
- boarding
- Deptford, Lewisham
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- GCSE 9–7
- 7%
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) | Boarding fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | School's own exam · Interview · Reference / report | — | — |
| 13+ | Year 9 | — | School's own exam · Interview · Reference / report | — | — |
| 16+ | Year 12 | — | School's own exam · Interview · Reference / report | — | — |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
55
/ 100
National rank #290
Inspections
OFSTED
Requires improvement
Inspected 2025-02-25
Compare with peers
Schools families applying here also consider.
- Fees £27.6kA*-A 78%
City of London Freemen's School matches on boys boarding, overlaps entry phases 11+ and 13+, and is within a reasonable 27km commute with similar fee tier.
- Fees £38.8kA*-A 66%Oxbridge 3%
Epsom College offers boys boarding, overlaps 11+ and 13+ entry, and is located 23km away with fees in a comparable range and a strong academic record.
- Fees £30.9kA*-A 70%Oxbridge 3%
Bedford School is a boys boarding school with 11+ and 13+ entry, fees around £30k, and a strong academic profile, though further afield at 78km.
- Fees £34.8kA*-A 56%Oxbridge 2%
Reed's School is co-ed but offers boarding, overlaps entry phases, has a similar fee bracket, and is within a 29km commute.
- Fees —
Greenholm School is boys boarding, overlaps entry phases 11+ and 13+, located 18km away, and shares a non-selective ethos with similar fee expectations.
How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
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