Stratford Upon Avon School
Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stratford Upon Avon School is a secondary school in Stratford-upon-Avon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Stratford-upon-Avon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2016, report published 8 April 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
There is a very strong sense of warmth and community at Stratford Upon Avon School. 'There is a lovely feel to the school' is a sentiment echoed by many. Pupils have access to a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Staff understand pupils' abilities and needs, supporting them well to meet these expectations. Pupils behave well and consistently rise to the high standards set for their conduct. They interact positively with one another during social times and feel safe. They know there are trusted adults they can approach with any concerns. Many wear the badges they are awarded for demonstrating the school's values with great pride. Parents and carers value the impressive and broad range of enrichment and leadership opportunities available beyond the classroom, including the scholar's programme and residential visits such as the French exchange and Iceland trip, which many pupils participate in enthusiastically. Sixth-form students also take an active role as student presidents and in running clubs, and they make significant contributions to school events, including the school's 'culture festival'. These opportunities are successfully building pupils' independence and confidence.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers in some lessons do not use suitable strategies to identify and address misconceptions effectively. This means that some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge that are unaddressed. The school should ensure that these staff have the expertise they need so that pupils' understanding is checked consistently well.
- Currently, there are limited opportunities for all students to gain work experience, including those in the sixth form. As a result, some pupils do not have as many opportunities to learn about possible next steps in employment as they might. Leaders should ensure that they implement their plans to increase the range of work experience opportunities.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
312 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
119 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,935 pupils on roll, with places for 1,750
Schools near Stratford Upon Avon School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.6 |
| King Edward VI School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 83.3 |
| Alcester Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.0 |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Alcester Grammar School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Wallace
- Phone
- 01789268051
- Address
- Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 137236
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.