Tewkesbury Academy
About Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury Academy has undergone a significant turnaround since its most recent Ofsted inspection, where it was judged to require improvement across the board. In its graded inspection in April 2025, inspectors awarded a Good rating for every category assessed, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school’s Progress 8 score sits at -0.07, which is banded as Average nationally and places it 31st out of 44 similar schools in Gloucestershire. That score is below the local authority average of 0.19, but it tells only part of the story. The Attainment 8 score of 42.5 and the basics measure at grade 4 or above of 60% suggest that a solid majority of pupils are securing passes in English and maths, though the basics measure at grade 5 or above drops to 39.5%. The EBacc average point score of 3.44 and a very low EBacc entry rate of 4% indicate that the curriculum is not heavily focused on the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 264 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tewkesbury Academy
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications