St John's Marlborough

This school has a huge bullying problem none of the teachers ever break up fights there has also been a lot of drugs and knifes it’s terrible nothing is taken serious.

As a current student there, you will always have the occasional dislikable teacher, but almost everyone in that school is kind and caring, as well as tolerable to the students. The atmosphere is great and my mental health has improved greatly in my years there, as they take it incredibly seriously and will always have your back. They handle minority groups such as the LGBTQ+ community with the upmost respect, such as an accessible pride club for queer people to meet people like them, and do not tolerate racist, homophobic, or discriminatory abuse in any circumstances. They teach with pride and passion and I will always leave a lesson having learned something, as well as having laughed or smiled that lesson. The teachers work hard to challenge you and the school offers plenty of extracurricular opportunities as well as if there isn’t a club for you, they allow you to start one of your own as long as it is within reason.

they tell you off for no reason are strict about uniform, sexist and terrible teachers overall bad school

St John’s Marlborough… Many things to say, but my honest opinion is that the school is extremely well built inside and out. The standards are high (extremely high) but if you are a parent looking for a formally structured school, look no further; if you are a student who is looking to move to a new school, do not hesitate to think you will not get along well as St John’s is full of many people with many different backgrounds and personality’s - there is never anyone alone unless they choose to be alone themselves.

Yes the school is big and yes there will be times where bullying will happen and teachers will struggle to know what to do but my 5 years spent at the school was the best time. The school is one big family.

The only downside to the school is mental health, they do understand the extreme extent someone’s mental health can lead to but they do not have the correct provisions in place to support masses amounts of children.

Overall, the school is a 9/10.

Good building and facilities but the atmosphere is bad. The student culture is judgemental and competitive. Anyone who doesn’t fit the extremely rigid “norm” will struggle at this school.

the school is a bad place for mental health, bullying and favouritism. so many students struggle to blance the hectic amounts of homework, pointless punishments and overworking and can be seen in how exhausted all students feel and look. many times, i have seen kids go to get help with bullying or mental health and teachers just push them aside. they either don't help or send them elsewhere. many teachers over punish for small things such as uniform. another thing to point is that students are encouraged to express themselves but physically cant when they are being told of the way they cut or dyed their hair along with what jewelry they wear.

the worst school ever made me feel horrible everyday i’m there it’s like a prison & they don’t care about you unless you’re really smart

Admittedly not the best for mental health help at times, but it is a good secondary school with good sized classes. Teachers can be hit or miss, but personally thought the English, Classics and History teachers were great when I was there. Generally an average school, supportive enough and keep on top of the curriculum. Could be better with regards to the content of wellbeing lessons though.

It’s good for academics but teachers and bullying is bad

Over all i do reccomend it. One thing i will say is it is very oversubscribed and in my opinion there are too many students for the building meaning breaks and corridors can be pretty over whelming and crowded. The teachers are good and will help and support you. Although the number of students you can feel over looked. Bullying is very minimal and most things will be sorted by staff quickly.