Rednock School
Dursley, GL11 4BY · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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25th 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 the 913 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 4.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 30% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.8 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rednock School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, rounders, rugby, athletics, tennis, cricket, and softball teams. Music options include violin, viola, cello, drums, electric guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, and flute. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,280 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,408. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rednock School
Overview
Rednock School is described as a “warm and welcoming place” where the ethos that ‘everyone matters’ fosters a positive culture. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and benefit from supportive tutor groups and clear routines. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong emphasis on personal development, including careers guidance and relationships education.
Strengths
- Pupils develop a “love of literature” and learn about the “range of human experience” through wide reading.
- Teaching supports pupils to learn “ambitious vocabulary and concepts,” helping them discuss content intelligently.
- The school places a “high priority on meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” with staff receiving detailed training.
- The governing body is “highly skilled and effective,” planning strategically and championing disadvantaged pupils.
- Behaviour has improved following management changes, ensuring pupils “focus on the substance of their learning.”
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently recognise pupils’ different starting points, meaning the curriculum sometimes “lacks demand” or fails to target knowledge gaps.
- A significant minority of pupils do not participate in extra-curricular activities; the school should encourage more, particularly disadvantaged pupils, to “develop their talents and interests.”
- The phonics curriculum is not informed by “precise assessment of gaps in pupils’ phonics knowledge” and does not target these directly.
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 | 44.8 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 44.8 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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