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Stroud High School
Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,106
Capacity
835
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
132%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE attainment scores, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing in the top 1% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, and 98% at grade 5 or above, highlighting its commitment to student success. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 49%, overall parent satisfaction is likely to be high given the school's impressive achievements.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 76.9 | Top 1% 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%. | 100% | Top 1% 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%. | 98% | Top 2% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.6%
Asian Other6.4%
White Other5.8%
Asian Indian4.3%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.74611, -2.23259 · GL5 4HF
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136874
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Stroud High School rated by Ofsted?
Stroud High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Stroud High School a good school?
Stroud High School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Stroud High School in GCSEs?
Stroud High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 76.9. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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