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South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH, South Gloucestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
14–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.3, the college provides a solid foundation for students, although only 21% achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The progression to university is relatively modest at 31%, with just 4% moving on to top-third institutions. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's further education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 10.3 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 21% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 11% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 31% | 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 755 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Location
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51.74908, -2.22869 · GL5 4AH
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN139238
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.sgscol.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Gloucestershire and Stroud College rated by Ofsted?
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is South Gloucestershire and Stroud College a good school?
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 South Gloucestershire and Stroud College in GCSEs?
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.3. 21% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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