Archway School

Community school · Secondary school · Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL5 4AX
Composite score
54.1

School overview

Archway School is a secondary school serving Stroud, Gloucestershire, classified by the DfE as a community school. It has 1,045 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Archway School 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 43.3 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 2.6 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

40% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 53% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,017
National rank
#203
In South West
#30
In Gloucestershire
Top 64%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
43.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
40%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
53%
% EBacc grade 5+
20%
EBacc average points score
3.85

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,045 % FSM ever-6 26.8% % EAL 8.1% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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