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Archway School
Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,045
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.3, which is above the national average. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is lower at 37%, with only 5% attending top-third universities. Overall, the school shows strengths in academic performance, but there is room for improvement in post-secondary pathways.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 37% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.75098, -2.23778 · GL5 4AX
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115723
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.archwayschool.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Archway School rated by Ofsted?
Archway School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2022.
Is Archway School a good school?
Archway School scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Archway School in GCSEs?
Archway School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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