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Archway School

Stroud, GL5 4AXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.36
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
158 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
#2,358
of 3,141 nationally

About Archway School

Archway School in Stroud is a mixed 11-18 state secondary that currently educates 1,045 pupils against a total capacity of 1,215, meaning it is not yet full. Its intake reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 371 applications for 207 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.79, with 158 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite spare capacity overall, the school is a popular choice among local families. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2022, rated it Good across all five categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. This marks a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPaganhill, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 4AX
HeadteacherJames Woollin
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils1,045
Free School Meals (FSM)25.3%
School Capacity1,045 / 1,215 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosDining HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreSports HallSwimming PoolLibraryAstro TurfMusic RoomsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisCross CountryRugbyFootballCricketNetballDanceBasketballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraGardeningDuke of EdinburghCodingModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: archwayschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Archway School

Archway School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.