Tewkesbury Academy
URN: 137752 • Tewkesbury GL20 8DF
Overview
- Name
- Tewkesbury Academy
- URN
- 137752
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathleen McGillycuddy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01684292152
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8DF
Summary
Tewkesbury Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,108 students and a capacity of 1,771. As an academy converter, it has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since July 2023, which supports its commitment to fostering a nurturing educational environment. The school aims to inspire and develop young people, helping them achieve personal success and agency in their lives.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Recent results have shown over 63% of Year 11 students achieving grades 4 and above in their GCSEs, reflecting the school's dedication to educational excellence. Additionally, Tewkesbury Academy celebrates cultural diversity through events like the European Day of Languages, promoting a rich understanding of global perspectives.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Tewkesbury Academy's ethos, illustrated by initiatives such as the Alumni Board, which honours the achievements of former students. The school actively encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities and community service, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility among its pupils.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Recent results have shown over 63% of Year 11 students achieving grades 4 and above in their GCSEs, reflecting the school's dedication to educational excellence. Additionally, Tewkesbury Academy celebrates cultural diversity through events like the European Day of Languages, promoting a rich understanding of global perspectives.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Tewkesbury Academy's ethos, illustrated by initiatives such as the Alumni Board, which honours the achievements of former students. The school actively encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities and community service, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility among its pupils.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Open Events & Tours (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Our Academy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tewkesbury School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1771
- Pupils
- 1108
- Boys
- 616
- Girls
- 492
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1108 | 616 | 492 | 1771 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1204 | 656 | 548 | 1771 | 19.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1293 | 649 | 644 | 1771 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1293 | 649 | 644 | 1771 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1302 | 659 | 643 | 1771 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1300 | 640 | 660 | 1771 | 9.60 |
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