Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Katharine Lady Berkeley's School is a secondary school in Wotton-under-Edge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 13th of 39 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils receive a high quality of education. This extends beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils are proud to attend Katharine Lady Berkeley's School. They are happy and feel safe. Pupils say they enjoy learning and value the teaching they experience. There are a wide range of trips, clubs and activities available to them. These include sports, outdoor education, music and drama. Staff have high expectations of pupils' conduct. Pupils behave well at school because they understand that it is the right thing to do. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils are tolerant and considerate towards each other. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Bullying is rare. Pupils know who to talk to if they have any concerns. They are confident that effective action will follow. Sixth-form students are strong positive role models to younger pupils. The sixth-form curriculum offer is exceptional. Students take up an impressive range of courses and opportunities. These include extensive trips, music, drama and leadership roles. Younger pupils want to progress into the sixth form because they know they will achieve well. Many students take up places in higher education.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

242 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.1

53.1, 7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths59.9%

59.9%, 14.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.9%

76.9%, 12.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc39.7%

39.7%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.71

4.71, 0.62 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

121 students

Average point score per A level entry37.52

37.52, 2.52 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,549 pupils on roll, with places for 1,495

Eligible for free school meals9.6%

9.6%, 16.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.1%

14.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rednock School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.9
Brimsham Green School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.9
OneSchoolGlobal Bristol Campus7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 50.9
Chipping Sodbury School7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.7
Yate Academy7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 54.8

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
KATHARINE LADY BERKELEY'S SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Hannah Khan
Address
Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8RB
Local authority
Gloucestershire
URN
137033

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.