The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 222 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
6% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 22.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Kathleen McGillycuddy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTirlebrook Primary School
Primary · Very close
Alderman Knight School
Special school · 326m away
Norton College Tewkesbury
Independent · 698m away
Mitton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Northway Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bredon School
Independent · 1.7km away
Carrant Brook Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tewkesbury Academy a selective school?
No. Tewkesbury Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tewkesbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tewkesbury Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tewkesbury Academy?
Tewkesbury Academy currently has 1,108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tewkesbury Academy take?
Tewkesbury Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tewkesbury Academy?
Tewkesbury Academy is in Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tewkesbury Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Tewkesbury Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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