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Tewkesbury Academy

Tewkesbury, GL20 8DFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
143 1st-choice / 189 places
Ranking
#1,702
of 3,141 nationally

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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAshchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF
HeadteacherKathleen McGillycuddy
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils1,108
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity1,108 / 1,771 (63% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From 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

8
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsScience LabsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballBasketballRugbyNetballMartial ArtsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DramaModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebateNewspaperScience ClubGardeningEco ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tewkesbury Academy

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