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Stroud High School

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Stroud High School

Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF

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Girls
Pupils
1,106
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.9%
Attainment 8
76.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Gloucestershire grammars moved to GL Assessment after CEM withdrew. Register with each school or the consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
76.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
80.2%
Basics 9-5
97.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
49.4%
EBacc APS
6.95
EBacc 9-5
48.1%
EBacc 9-4
49.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.62
A*-A Grades
41.2%
A*-B Grades
73.6%
AAB+ %
33.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 150 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Stroud High School

Stroud High School is a secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.7. The school has around 1,106 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Stroud High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2010 — Outstanding (predecessor: Stroud High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Stroud High School

What is Stroud High School's Ofsted rating?
Stroud High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Stroud High School's latest exam results?
Stroud High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Stroud High School located?
Stroud High School is a secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire (GL5 4HF).
How many pupils attend Stroud High School?
Stroud High School has around 1,106 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Stroud High School with other schools?
View Stroud High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gloucestershire.