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Gloucester Academy
Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RN, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
936
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 36.6 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
85%
School has high expectations
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child is happy
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
My child feels safe
71%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Progress is communicated
64%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.8%
Black African11.9%
White Other11.1%
Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.84447, -2.22115 · GL4 6RN
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN148036
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.gloucesteracademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gloucester Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gloucester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Gloucester Academy a good school?
Gloucester Academy scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Gloucester Academy?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gloucester Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Gloucester Academy in GCSEs?
Gloucester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.6. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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