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Gloucester Academy

Gloucester Academy, Gloucester
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Gloucester Academy

Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RN

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Gloucester.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
936
Ages
11-16
FSM
47.3%
Attainment 8
36.6
Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.1%
Basics 9-5
22.6%

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
14.5%
EBacc APS
2.96
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
6.5%
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About Gloucester Academy

Gloucester Academy is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 72 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 936 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RN | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gloucester Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Dec 2019 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Gloucester Academy)
  2. Apr 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Gloucester Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Academy

What is Gloucester Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gloucester Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Gloucester Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 72 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Gloucester Academy.
What are Gloucester Academy's latest exam results?
Gloucester Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Gloucester Academy located?
Gloucester Academy is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL4 6RN).
How many pupils attend Gloucester Academy?
Gloucester Academy has around 936 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Gloucester Academy with other schools?
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