Rednock School
Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rednock School is a secondary school in Dursley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 26th of 39 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 23 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
The school teaches pupils that 'everyone matters'. It is a warm and welcoming place where everyone is accepted for who they are. Pupils play a role in creating a positive school culture. For example, they use assemblies to explain the impact of intolerant language. Within each tutor group, the school creates supportive 'families'. These small groups of mixed-age pupils discuss and work together positively in tutor time. Year 9 pupils are proud to act as 'buddies' to Year 7 pupils. All of this helps pupils to develop friendships in different year groups and feel like they belong. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. There are clear routines and expectations. When bullying is reported to the school, it is tackled swiftly. Thanks to trusting relationships between pupils and staff, pupils feel safe. This is a key reason why students decide to continue their studies in the school's sixth form, where their needs are well understood. There is a growing range of clubs on offer, catering for different interests. The school provides interesting opportunities and challenges, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award or the chance to take part in a school musical.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not recognise pupils' different starting points consistently well. Consequently, some teaching is not adapted in the light of what pupils already know and can do. For some pupils, this means that the curriculum lacks demand. For others, it means a lack of precise focus on important gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teaching takes account of pupils' prior learning.
- Pupils do not make the most of the school's extra-curricular offer. While many participate well, there is a significant minority who do not get involved and so do not reap the benefits. The school should encourage more pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, to develop their talents and interests by taking up more of the opportunities provided.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
196 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
49 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,280 pupils on roll, with places for 1,408
Schools near Rednock School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Lady Berkeley's School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.1 |
| OneSchoolGlobal Bristol Campus | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 50.9 |
| Wycliffe College | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 35.1 |
| Maidenhill School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| The Acorn School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mike Stratford
- Phone
- 01453543618
- Address
- Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BY
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115758
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.