Churchdown School
URN: 137634 • Gloucester GL3 2RB
Overview
- Name
- Churchdown School
- URN
- 137634
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Potter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01452713340
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winston Road, Gloucester GL3 2RB
Summary
Churchdown School is a mixed secondary academy located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,447 students and a capacity of 1,332. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education, aiming to ensure that all students receive the best possible learning experience. The ethos of the school is centred around ambition and support, fostering an environment where students feel valued and encouraged to pursue their aspirations.
The school offers a range of educational opportunities and is committed to the wellbeing of its students. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr Potter, emphasizes the importance of a supportive community where both students and teachers contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. Parents are invited to engage with the school through open evenings and tours, allowing them to see the school in action and ask questions about the curriculum and support systems in place.
Churchdown School also provides information on admissions, including arrangements for Year 7 and in-year admissions, ensuring that prospective families have access to the necessary resources to make informed decisions. For further details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school offers a range of educational opportunities and is committed to the wellbeing of its students. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr Potter, emphasizes the importance of a supportive community where both students and teachers contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. Parents are invited to engage with the school through open evenings and tours, allowing them to see the school in action and ask questions about the curriculum and support systems in place.
Churchdown School also provides information on admissions, including arrangements for Year 7 and in-year admissions, ensuring that prospective families have access to the necessary resources to make informed decisions. For further details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar and School Times (calendar)
- Sixth Form Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Crypt School (77.7)
- High School for Girls (70.2)
- Sir Thomas Rich's School (70.2)
- Denmark Road High School (66.6)
- Severn Vale School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1332
- Pupils
- 1447
- Boys
- 720
- Girls
- 727
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1447 | 720 | 727 | 1332 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1478 | 747 | 731 | 1332 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1462 | 767 | 695 | 1332 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1462 | 767 | 695 | 1332 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1460 | 784 | 676 | 1332 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1416 | 758 | 658 | 1332 | 9.50 |
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