The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 110 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 538
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Head
- Dr Andrew Wood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Church Stretton School a selective school?
No. Church Stretton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Church Stretton School's Ofsted rating?
Church Stretton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Church Stretton School?
Church Stretton School currently has 538 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Church Stretton School take?
Church Stretton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Church Stretton School?
Church Stretton School is in Church Stretton, SY6 6EX, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Church Stretton School have a sixth form?
No, Church Stretton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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