Stroud High School

URN: 115753 • Stroud GL5 4HF

Overview

Name
Stroud High School
URN
115753
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Timothy Withers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Beards Lane, Stroud GL5 4HF

Summary

Stroud High School is a foundation secondary school for girls located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a capacity of 835 students. Recognised for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the highest performing state girls' schools in the South West, achieving notable results in both GCSE and A Level examinations. In 2023, Ofsted highlighted the school’s commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences for its pupils.

The school welcomes approximately 150 new students into Year 7 each year from over 90 primary schools, fostering a diverse community. Stroud High School offers a broad curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and personal development, with a vibrant Sixth Form that includes students from various local schools. The school supports students from different backgrounds, including those eligible for Pupil Premium, ensuring all have access to opportunities for growth.

Stroud High School also prioritises extracurricular activities and personal development, preparing students for a range of future pathways, including university, apprenticeships, and vocational training. The school aims to create an environment where students can thrive academically and personally, embodying its ethos that "everything is possible."

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Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
835
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-06-30
Last Ofsted
2010-12-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 835
2024-09-11 835
2023-09-11 835
2022-09-11 835
2021-09-11 835
2020-09-11 835

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