Stroud High School

URN: 136874 • Stroud GL5 4HF

Overview

Name
Stroud High School
URN
136874
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
STROUD HIGH SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
78.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark McShane (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01453764441
Website
Visit
Address
Beards Lane, Stroud GL5 4HF

Summary

Stroud High School is a secondary academy for girls located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,106 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 835. The school is recognised for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking as the highest performing state girls' school in the South West and among the top fifty state schools in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power rankings.

The school emphasises a holistic educational experience, aiming to cultivate an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Stroud High School promotes values of inclusivity, respect, and personal development, encouraging students to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities alongside their studies. The school welcomes 150 new students into Year 7 each year from over 90 primary schools, fostering a diverse community.

Support for students is a key focus, particularly for those eligible for Pupil Premium, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed. The Sixth Form at Stroud High School offers a broad range of A-Level subjects and personal development activities, preparing students for higher education and future careers.

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Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
STROUD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
835
Pupils
1106
Boys
40
Girls
1066
FSM %
2.90
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1106 40 1066 835 2.90
2024-09-11 1095 42 1053 835 2.90
2023-09-11 1069 16 1053 835 3.40
2022-09-11 1069 16 1053 835 3.40
2021-09-11 1083 26 1057 835 3.80
2020-09-11 1031 14 1017 835 3.40

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