Marathon Senior School · London

An education that begins with belonging.

Day and boarding for boys in Years 7–11.

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OUR ETHOS

I LEARN

Inspiring curious minds, strong character and future leaders.

I: Islamic
L: Leadership
E: Enquiry
A: Aspiration
R: Resilience
N: Nurturing Growth

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Welcome to our school

Welcome to Marathon Senior School

We are an independent day and boarding school in London for Years 7 to 11, founded to give every boy an excellent education and the steady care of a family. Science sits at the centre of what we teach; character sits at the centre of who we are.

Meet the headteacher

At a Glance

Key facts and figures to give you a taste of our diverse and dynamic school.

Years: 7–11; day and boarding places for boys
Small: classes; so that no boy goes unnoticed
One: tutor; who knows your son by name
Halal: meals; cooked fresh on site every day

Our Vision & Values

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Explore Our School

Our promise is simple — we look after every boy here as if he were our own child, and we expect his very best in return.

Curriculum

Admissions

Results

Boarding

Our film

A day in the life at Marathon

Lessons, clubs, friendships and family care — two minutes inside the school your son would call home.

Prospectus 2026–27

Everything in one place.

Our ethos, curriculum, boarding, clubs and admissions, in an eight-page prospectus to read at home.

Download the prospectus

PDF · 8 pages

Newsletter

News from our school.

School news and stories, sent to families and friends of Marathon each term.

Life at Marathon

Photographs from @marathonschool on Instagram

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In partnership

Hand-slaughtered halal meat and a trust that supports education.

Meat Me

The premier halal meat provider

An online halal butcher sourcing the finest lamb, beef and chicken from the British Isles, with the mission to provide better halal meat, sustainably sourced in the UK.

Hand-slaughtered halal lamb, beef, chicken and Qurbani
Free delivery, frozen for freshness in an eco-friendly box
Affiliated with the Süleymaniye Community Association

All profits go towards supporting students studying the Qur'an at Süleymaniye and its charity activities.

Order at meatme.uk

Seven Hills Educational Trust

Educational charity · since 2008

Established in 2008 by a group of people with a love for education, the Trust provides educational and independent schooling facilities for children and families with a passion for learning.

The New Campus Project
Seven Hills Food Bank and charity shop
Sponsor a child, volunteer or donate

Support the Trust