South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
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About South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a state secondary for students aged 16 to 99, which immediately sets it apart from the typical school. With a mixed gender intake and no religious character, it serves a broad adult and post-16 population in the Stroud area, under the South Gloucestershire local authority. The school reported 156 pupils in its most recent KS5 data, though the overall pupil count versus capacity is not available. Free school meal eligibility data is also absent from the records, making it difficult to compare its intake demographics against the local or national average. However, the demand signal is clear from its admission information: the school is ranked 17th out of 17 schools of the same type in the local authority, and sits at the very bottom of the Stroud district rankings, 9th out of 9. This suggests it is not oversubscribed and may be a less competitive option for families seeking a post-16 setting.
Academically, the college’s performance is a mixed picture. At KS4, the Progress 8 score is -2.92, which is significantly below the local authority average of -0.25 and places the school in the bottom 50 nationally, ranking 3136th out of 3141 schools. The Attainment 8 score is just 12.6, and only 24.2% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. No pupils entered the EBacc, and the EBacc average point score is 0.93. At KS5, the picture is more encouraging: the value-added score is -0.01, which is rated as Average, and the average points per entry is 30.49, equating to a grade C. The best three A-levels average grade is C+, and 8.3% of pupils achieved AAB or higher. This suggests that while the college struggles with GCSE outcomes, its sixth-form provision offers a more solid foundation for students continuing into post-16 study.
The college boasts an impressive range of facilities, including a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports on offer include dance, basketball, swimming, cricket, hockey, gymnastics, martial arts, and cross country, while extracurricular clubs extend to Model UN, orchestra, science club, gardening, choir, coding, chess, Young Enterprise, and drama. There is no specific mention of SEND provisions in the data, so families with additional needs should enquire directly. Given its low demand and bottom-tier ranking, this college is likely to suit students who have not secured a place at more competitive local sixth forms, or adult learners returning to education. It offers a wide array of enrichment activities and a sixth-form programme that, while not outstanding, provides a reliable pathway for those aiming for C-grade A-levels.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Stratford Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 4AH |
| Headteacher | David Withey |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-2.92)
3136th of 3,141
Nationally
306th of 306
In South West
9th of 9
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less 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
32.1
'22/23
30.4
'23/24
30.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2328%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 803 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
3%
Russell Group
3%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment41%
- University (HE)28%
- Not sustained12%
- Further education11%
- Apprenticeship5%
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.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
8
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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Contact Information
Stratford Road, Stroud
Stroud, GL5 4AH
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