Gloucester Academy
Gloucester, GL4 6RN · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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31st of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 487 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.4 · 28 | 46% | 1.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 15% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gloucester Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mountain Rescue, Music Development, Fun Friday Challenge, The Scholars Programme, and inter-house sport.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,014 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Gloucester Academy
Overview
Gloucester Academy is a secondary academy where pupils “learn more effectively than before” and “feel safe” following its integration into Greenshaw Learning Trust. The report highlights a “positive culture” with high expectations for behaviour and achievement, noting that personal development is “exemplary” and the quality of education is good. While most pupils thrive in this ambitious environment, a minority still struggle with behavioural expectations and deep subject understanding.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils showing strong resilience, character, and understanding of British values.
- The curriculum is delivered well with a “consistent approach across all subjects,” helping pupils build knowledge and work independently.
- Pupils with English as an additional language are “exceptionally well supported,” and those needing help with reading receive effective assistance.
- Attendance has “improved significantly,” driven by a strong focus on rewards, praise, and a positive school ethos.
- Staff are confident in explaining concepts clearly and regularly check pupil understanding, supporting secure learning for all, including those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- In a few areas, learning activities do not enable pupils to develop a “deep understanding of the content taught,” limiting their use of subject vocabulary and depth of thinking.
- The enhanced pastoral support programme has not yet had the desired impact on a minority of pupils, leading to suspensions or removals from lessons that disrupt their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.5 |
| 2024/25 | 36.6 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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