The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.5
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winston Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Primary · 383m away
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Primary · 458m away
Churchdown Village Junior School
Primary · 609m away
Churchdown Village Infant School
Primary · 653m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Chosen Hill School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Innsworth Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Churchdown School a selective school?
No. Churchdown School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Churchdown School's Ofsted rating?
Churchdown School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchdown School?
Churchdown School currently has 1,447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchdown School take?
Churchdown School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Churchdown School?
Churchdown School is in Gloucester, GL3 2RB, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchdown School have a sixth form?
Yes, Churchdown School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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