The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 271 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,904
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Neil Wallace (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 438m away
Shottery St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Primary · 725m away
Stratford Preparatory School
Independent · 863m away
King Edward VI School
Secondary · 961m away
Bishopton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stratford Upon Avon School a selective school?
No. Stratford Upon Avon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stratford Upon Avon School's Ofsted rating?
Stratford Upon Avon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stratford Upon Avon School?
Stratford Upon Avon School currently has 1,904 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stratford Upon Avon School take?
Stratford Upon Avon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stratford Upon Avon School?
Stratford Upon Avon School is in Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stratford Upon Avon School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stratford Upon Avon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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