Severn Vale School
School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Severn Vale School is a secondary school in Gloucester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 8th of 11 secondary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 January 2011, report published 10 February 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Severn Vale School has high expectations for its pupils. They achieve well across the curriculum and are prepared for their next steps in education or training. Pupils have adults that they trust to share any concerns. They know that bullying is not tolerated by the school. The warm relationships between pupils and staff make pupils feel happy and safe. The school has raised expectations for behaviour. Pupils are clear about what behaviour is unacceptable. There are clear consequences for disruptive behaviour and rewards for those pupils showing a positive attitude towards their learning. This means that pupils can learn without disruption. The school offers a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities, many of which are led by the pupils themselves. Activities such as sports, journaling, book club, gardening and the Duke of Edinburgh's award develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils who take on leadership responsibilities are proud of the contribution they make to the school and the local community. Older pupils act as role models for the younger pupils, for example Year 11 pupils helping to welcome Year 7 to the school. This work brings a sense of community to the school.
What the school should improve
- At times, the approaches used to check what pupils know and can do are not effective. As a result, the gaps and misconceptions that pupils have can not be resolved. The school should ensure that checks for understanding accurately identify pupils' current knowledge and understanding so that subsequent teaching can be adapted accordingly.
- Currently there is insufficient resource available for the small number of weakest readers identified in all year groups to receive the help that they need. As a result, those not receiving the support are not able to learn the curriculum as well as they should. The school should ensure that pupils identified as having weaknesses with reading receive effective support.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
256 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,350 pupils on roll, with places for 1,325
Schools near Severn Vale School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Park High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| The Crypt School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.7 |
| Ribston Hall High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 67.7 |
| Gloucester Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN VALE SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Johnson
- Phone
- 01452720458
- Address
- School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PR
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 137298
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.