The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.9
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
6% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Abdullah Patel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2015 | Inspection
Emergency inspection
January 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2007 | Inspection
Location
Sinope Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWidden Primary School
Primary · Very close
Al Ashraf Primary School
Independent · 364m away
St James' Church of England Junior School
Primary · 508m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 834m away
The King's School, Gloucester
Independent · 905m away
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Independent · 920m away
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 946m away
Hatherley Infant School
Primary · 962m away
Questions parents ask
Is Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls a selective school?
No. Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls take?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is in Gloucester, GL1 4AW, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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