Stratford Upon Avon School
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH · Warwickshire · secondary school
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15th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 6.9/10 against 891 of them, against 6.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.3 · 66 | 30% | 1.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.7 · 59 | 10% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stratford Upon Avon School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. In 2024/25, 47.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join hockey, football, basketball, athletics, badminton, netball, cricket, and tennis teams. Arts and music options include dance, gymnastics, and martial arts. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,935 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,750. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Stratford Upon Avon School
Overview
Stratford Upon Avon School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school with a "very strong sense of warmth and community" where pupils feel safe and staff hold high expectations for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed," ensuring pupils acquire knowledge in "clearly sequenced steps" to build secure understanding.
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject expertise" and typically present new material "clearly and confidently."
- There is a "lovely feel to the school," with pupils behaving well and interacting positively.
- Effective systems support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those struggling with reading.
- Leadership is a "significant strength," with governors acting decisively and staff speaking positively about well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some lessons do not always use suitable strategies to identify and address misconceptions, leading to unaddressed gaps in knowledge.
- There are currently limited opportunities for all students, including sixth-formers, to gain work experience.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.7 |
| 2025/26 | 47.7 |
| 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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