Is Stroud High School a girls school?

Yes — Stroud High School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Stroud High School have?

Stroud High School has 1,106 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stroud High School's Ofsted rating?

Stroud High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Stroud High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stroud High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 in 2025/26.

Is Stroud High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stroud High School is part of STROUD HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Stroud High School?

Stroud High School is located at Beards Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF.

Stroud High School

Beards Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF

Outstanding

Inspected 7 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

74.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,106

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Stroud High School

Stroud High School is an academy converter in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,106 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of STROUD HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 (2025/26). 3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,106 / 835 (132%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

3.1%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

0.1%

SEN support

4.7%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

74.7

Attainment 8

154 pupils

99.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

150 students

33.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

85%

To higher education

54%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

12.9%

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.

57.31

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

4.74

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£41,374

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£116 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 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.

£6,758

Spend per pupil

£6,711

Income per pupil

63%

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: Beards Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF
Phone: 01453764441
Headteacher: Mark McShane
Website: http://stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

STROUD HIGH SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stroud High School?: Stroud High School is an academy converter in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Stroud High School a girls school?: Yes — Stroud High School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Stroud High School have?: Stroud High School has 1,106 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Stroud High School's Ofsted rating?: Stroud High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
How does Stroud High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Stroud High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 in 2025/26.
Is Stroud High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Stroud High School is part of STROUD HIGH SCHOOL.
Where is Stroud High School?: Stroud High School is located at Beards Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF.