The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.79
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,045
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr James Woollin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCallowell Primary School
Primary · 511m away
Marling School
Secondary · 640m away
Stroud High School
Secondary · 648m away
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
16 plus · 660m away
Cashes Green Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Althea Park Education Unit
Independent · 904m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Randwick Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archway School a selective school?
No. Archway School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Archway School's Ofsted rating?
Archway School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archway School?
Archway School currently has 1,045 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archway School take?
Archway School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Archway School?
Archway School is in Stroud, GL5 4AX, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archway School have a sixth form?
Yes, Archway School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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