How many pupils does Peak Academy have?

Peak Academy has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Peak Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Peak Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.9 in 2025/26.

Is Peak Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Peak Academy is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Peak Academy?

Peak Academy is located at Drake Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD.

Peak Academy

Drake Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

5.9

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Peak Academy

Peak Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.9 (2025/26). 75.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 64 / 100 (64%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

75.4%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

24.4%

Overall absence

63.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

6.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£55,519

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,959 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

14.3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£32,953

Spend per pupil

£32,391

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Drake Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD
Phone: 01453542130
Head Teacher: Elisa Entwistle
Website: www.thepeakacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Peak Academy?: Peak Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Peak Academy have?: Peak Academy has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Peak Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Peak Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.9 in 2025/26.
Is Peak Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Peak Academy is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Peak Academy?: Peak Academy is located at Drake Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD.

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