Gloucester Academy

URN: 148036 • Gloucester GL4 6RN

Overview

Name
Gloucester Academy
URN
148036
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
32.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Phillipa Lewis (since 2025)
Telephone
01452428800
Website
Visit
Address
Painswick Road, Gloucester GL4 6RN

Summary

Gloucester Academy, located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 936 students, serving a capacity of 1,250. Established in 2010 through the merger of Bishop's College and Central Technology College, the school has undergone significant transformation since joining the Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2020, becoming one of the most improved schools in the country.

The academy emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment, aiming to help every student reach their full potential. With a focus on personal development and career education, Gloucester Academy prepares students for various pathways, including independent, state, and grammar schools, as well as local colleges and apprenticeships. The school prides itself on high expectations for both staff and students, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

With a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals (47.3%), Gloucester Academy is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to quality education and opportunities. The ethos of ambition, excellence, and pride underpins the school's mission to cultivate confident, capable individuals ready to navigate their futures.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1250
Pupils
936
Boys
473
Girls
463
FSM %
47.30
Open date
2020-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 936 473 463 1250 47.30
2024-09-11 894 429 465 1250 48.40
2023-09-11 705 375 330 1250 50.10
2022-09-11 705 375 330 1250 50.10
2021-09-11 725 403 322 43.20
2020-09-11

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