The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- SEVERN VALE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Richard Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmField Court Church of England Infant Academy
Primary · 352m away
Field Court Junior School
Primary · 407m away
Beech Green Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 541m away
Meadowside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Waterwells Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Beaufort Community School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Severn Vale School a selective school?
No. Severn Vale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Severn Vale School?
Severn Vale School currently has 1,347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Severn Vale School take?
Severn Vale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Severn Vale School?
Severn Vale School is in Gloucester, GL2 4PR, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Severn Vale School have a sixth form?
No, Severn Vale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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