Archway School
URN: 115723 • Stroud GL5 4AX
Overview
- Name
- Archway School
- URN
- 115723
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kieron Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01453763242
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Paganhill, Stroud GL5 4AX
Summary
Archway School is a mixed community secondary school located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a current enrollment of 1,045 students and a capacity of 1,215. The school aims to foster an environment where students can aspire, achieve, and enjoy their educational journey. With a commitment to inclusivity, approximately 25.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's dedication to supporting diverse backgrounds.
The school is governed by a dedicated body of governors, including parents, staff, and local authority representatives, who work collaboratively with the headteacher to ensure a positive educational experience for all students. Archway School places a strong emphasis on student welfare and academic standards, regularly engaging with parents to gather feedback and address concerns.
Archway School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges, alongside extracurricular activities that enhance personal development. The school community is actively involved in promoting a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit the school’s website at [archwayschool.net](http://www.archwayschool.net/).
The school is governed by a dedicated body of governors, including parents, staff, and local authority representatives, who work collaboratively with the headteacher to ensure a positive educational experience for all students. Archway School places a strong emphasis on student welfare and academic standards, regularly engaging with parents to gather feedback and address concerns.
Archway School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges, alongside extracurricular activities that enhance personal development. The school community is actively involved in promoting a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit the school’s website at [archwayschool.net](http://www.archwayschool.net/).
Useful links
- Governance Info (governance)
- Governor Profiles (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stroud High School (78.0)
- Marling School (71.6)
- Stroud High School (70.2)
- Thomas Keble School (56.8)
- Marling School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1215
- Pupils
- 1045
- Boys
- 519
- Girls
- 526
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1045 | 519 | 526 | 1215 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 997 | 507 | 490 | 1215 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 919 | 460 | 459 | 1215 | 19.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 919 | 460 | 459 | 1215 | 19.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 929 | 466 | 463 | 1215 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 982 | 504 | 478 | 1215 | 13.40 |
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