The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 106 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 726
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Andy Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kings Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Shrubberies School
Special school · 365m away
Park Junior School
Primary · 725m away
Stonehouse Park Infant School
Primary · 725m away
Wycliffe College
Independent · 1.0km away
Hopelands Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Great Oldbury Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Foxmoor Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Cornerstone
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maidenhill School a selective school?
No. Maidenhill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maidenhill School's Ofsted rating?
Maidenhill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidenhill School?
Maidenhill School currently has 726 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidenhill School take?
Maidenhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maidenhill School?
Maidenhill School is in Stonehouse, GL10 2HA, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maidenhill School have a sixth form?
No, Maidenhill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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