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Tewkesbury Academy
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,771
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although only 44% of parents express satisfaction. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.1 places it in the top 65% nationally, and 70% of students progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. However, the low percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English and Maths (39%) and a limited EBacc entry (14%) may be areas for consideration.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (264 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
75%
My child feels safe
68%
My child is happy
63%
Progress is communicated
55%
My child makes good progress
55%
School has high expectations
52%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
44%
I'd recommend this school
44%
School keeps me informed
43%
Behaviour is good
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other5.9%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.99604, -2.13222 · GL20 8DF
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137752
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.tewkesburyacademy.clf.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Tewkesbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
Tewkesbury Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Tewkesbury Academy a good school?
Tewkesbury Academy scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tewkesbury Academy?
Based on 264 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tewkesbury Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Tewkesbury Academy in GCSEs?
Tewkesbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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