Stroud High School
Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stroud High School is a secondary school in Stroud for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 1st of 4 secondary schools in Stroud. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Pupils thrive at this exceptional school. They relish their learning and the extensive opportunities they have for their personal development. The school is determined that pupils experience 'the exceptional every day', and they do. Parents value the high quality of education and care that their children receive. There is a strong culture of respect and inclusion. Pupils celebrate each other's differences and play a positive role in creating a tolerant community. They cooperate exceptionally well and actively support each other's well-being. Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning. Their conduct is exemplary. Pupils are highly active citizens. They make significant contributions to the school and the local community. Pupils organise events to promote diversity across the school, for example. Some pupils help in local primary schools, while others lead groups, such as the well-being committee. Pupils gain leadership skills and use these to make a positive contribution to society. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of opportunities to inspire and foster their talents and interests. The school ensures that there are no barriers to pupils participating in these. For example, all pupils sing in the choir, play sport and participate in science, technology, engineering and maths activities when they join the school. The school tailors its programmes to nurture each pupil as an individual.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
160 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
150 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,144 pupils on roll, with places for 835
Schools near Stroud High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marling School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 73.9 |
| Archway School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 43.3 |
| Wycliffe College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 35.1 |
| Maidenhill School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Thomas Keble School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STROUD HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark McShane
- Phone
- 01453764441
- Address
- Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 136874
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.