Studley High School
111%
Capacity
829
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Studley High School
Studley High School’s Progress 8 score of 0.49 places it well above the Warwickshire local authority average of 0.02, marking it out as a school where pupils make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the county. This is a standout metric for a mixed, non-selective state secondary, particularly given that the school serves a cohort where 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. In the Stratford-on-Avon district, Studley ranks 4th out of 10 schools, and nationally it sits in the top 16% of all schools for Progress 8. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, awarded it Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous inspection in 2011.
Academically, the school’s Attainment 8 score of 51.7 reflects strong GCSE outcomes, with 79.5% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 57.9% achieving a grade 5 or above. The English Baccalaureate average point score sits at 4.43, though only 19.3% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and just 12.3% achieved the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. Breaking down Progress 8 by subject area, the strongest gains are in the EBacc subjects (0.63) and maths (0.58), while English shows a more modest but still positive score of 0.18. The school’s Progress 8 banding is rated as ‘Above average’, and the confidence interval (0.28 to 0.70) confirms that this is a statistically significant positive result, not a fluke.
The school is oversubscribed: for 157 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 305 total applications, with 163 first-preference applications and 147 first-preference offers made. Facilities include a sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, playing fields, art studios, a theatre, and an ICT suite, and the school runs clubs spanning drama, science, art, gardening, and debate. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. Studley High School is a good fit for families in the Stratford-on-Avon area who want a high-performing, non-selective state school where pupils consistently outpace the local average, though parents should note there is no sixth form on site, as the school caters for ages 11 to 16 only.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Crooks Lane, Studley, Stratford-on-Avon, B80 7QX |
| Headteacher | Richard Eost |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 829 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 829 / 750 (111% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.49)
513th of 3,141
Nationally
43rd of 371
In West Midlands
4th of 10
In Stratford-on-Avon
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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2336%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 138 pupils).
- FE college50%
- School sixth form (stay)36%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Sixth form college2%
- Not sustained1%
99% 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed157
305
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
163 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half 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 British88.3%
- Mixed5.7%
- Asian2.8%
- White (other)1.8%
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.
75% 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
3
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Studley High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Crooks Lane, Studley
Stratford-on-Avon, B80 7QX
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