Stroud High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stroud High School.

Stroud, GL54HF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
73.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.4%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beards Lane
Cainscross Road
Stroud, GL54HF
Phone
1453764441
Website
stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136874
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF
Website
http://stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STROUD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
835 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,095
Free School Meals
3.6% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
143 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.4 (+47.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
74.9 (+35.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.0 (+24.6 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)
Progress 8:
0.85 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,095 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everything is possible."

Respect Courtesy Honour

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess History Society Ecocouncil Music clubs Book clubs Science club Debating society Cyber club Art clubs Drama clubs Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) National Citizen Service (NCS) Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Sports

Netball Hockey Handball Football Rugby Dance Swimming Rounders Cricket Athletics Equestrian Skiing

Facilities

Tennis courts Conservatory for the cafeteria Dance studio Gym equipment Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Classroom technology Radio station equipment Courtyard canopies Picnic benches School bus Library refurbishment (student library)

Curriculum Highlights

High Performance Learning (HPL) philosophy and framework is used throughout Stroud High School. Broad and vibrant curriculum organised into Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 with a wide range of subjects Sixth Form offers a broad selection of around 26 A Level subjects

Admissions Criteria

Stroud High School is a selective grammar school for girls aged 11-16 with a co-educational Sixth Form. Entry to Year 7 is via an entrance test (11+), and the school does not have a catchment area. Entry to the Sixth Form is based on GCSE performance or equivalent qualifications. In-year admissions are via internal tests. There are further details and policies available in the admissions section, including information about tests, familiarisation, and timelines.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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