Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
101%
Capacity
1,510
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School is a large secondary in the Stroud area of Gloucestershire, and it is clearly in demand. The school has a capacity of 1,495 but currently holds 1,510 pupils, meaning it is operating slightly above its official number. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 410 applications for 260 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.58. Of those, 257 were first-preference applications, and 252 first-preference offers were made, so the vast majority of successful applicants had the school as their top choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.1 per cent, which is close to the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and mixed, taking pupils from age 11 through to 18, with an official sixth form on site. Hannah Khan is the headteacher.
Academically, this is a school that performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.39 is more than double the Gloucestershire local authority average of 0.19, and the school ranks 13th out of 44 schools of the same type in the county. The Attainment 8 score sits at 55.5, and 83.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 5.05, with 40.4 per cent of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both sixth-form provision and leadership and management. The sixth form itself achieves a value-added score of 0.22, which is above average, and the average grade per entry is a B. The best three A-levels average out at a B grade, and 26.2 per cent of entries were graded AAB or higher.
The school offers a strong range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, and dedicated sixth-form centre. There is a wide selection of clubs and activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to Model UN, Young Enterprise, and coding. The SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and speech, language and communication needs, as well as physical disabilities and sensory impairments. For families considering this school, the data paints a picture of a well-subscribed, high-performing comprehensive that delivers strong academic outcomes across both key stages, with a sixth form that is a particular strength. It is a good fit for families who want a large, mixed state school with a proven track record and a genuine community feel, rather than a selective or faith-based option.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, GL12 8RB |
| Headteacher | Hannah Khan |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,510 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,510 / 1,495 (101% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 May 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.39)
664th of 3,141
Nationally
44th of 306
In South West
3rd of 9
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.6
'22/23
39.0
'23/24
40.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2359%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 246 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)59%
- FE college23%
- Sixth form college12%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
- Not sustained1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2355%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 134 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
41%
Russell Group
40%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)55%
- Employment25%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained7%
- Further education3%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics44
- Psychology43
- Biology41
- Sociology34
- Geography31
- Chemistry28
- Physics25
- English Literature24
- Business Studies:Single19
- History18
- Design and Technology (Product Design)17
- Physical Education / Sports Studies15
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed260
410
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
257 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:20 – 14:50
Source: klbschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British92.3%
- White (other)2.8%
- Mixed2.7%
- Asian1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge
Stroud, GL12 8RB
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