The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: 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
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,232
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Mike Stratford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingshill Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Rednock School a selective school?
No. Rednock School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rednock School's Ofsted rating?
Rednock School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rednock School?
Rednock School currently has 1,232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rednock School take?
Rednock School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rednock School?
Rednock School is in Dursley, GL11 4BY, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rednock School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rednock School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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