Thomas Keble School
Stroud, GL6 7DY · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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21st 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 860 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 42.3 · 43 | 30% | 1.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.3 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas Keble School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. In 2024/25, 52.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 718 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Keble School
Overview
Thomas Keble School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils achieve well and feel part of a supportive community. Leaders have established high expectations through the school’s ‘REACH’ principles, fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils. The curriculum is described as broad and ambitious, with teachers prioritising key knowledge to help pupils connect new learning to previous studies.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a nurturing environment where pupils are polite, respectful, and feel happy and safe.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with clear sequencing that helps pupils connect new knowledge to what they have learned before.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through close collaboration with parents and external agencies.
- Staff feel supported and valued, with leaders actively caring about workload and well-being.
- Pupils benefit from a rich set of experiences, including residential trips, clubs, and leadership roles that build character.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure high expectations for behaviour are consistently applied, addressing instances where staff are slow to challenge low-level disruption.
- Leaders need to support teachers to use assessment strategies more effectively to identify and close gaps in pupils’ learning and address misconceptions rapidly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff alert to signs of risk and leaders taking swift action in response to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.6 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.3 |
| 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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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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