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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Twitter (other)
- Mountain Rescue Support (other)
- Library (other)
- Student Zone (other)
- Facebook (other)
- GLT Curriculum - Online Learning (other)
- Read More (other)
- Holmleigh Park Sixth Form (other)
- My Child at School (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)
- Churchdown School (65.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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