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Churchdown School

Academy converter · Gloucester · GL3 2RB

Ages 11–18 · 1,430 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

54.3

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

1.44 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.93
−20+2
Attainment 854.3
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+84%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,279

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.44 · Competitive

1st preferences

345

Places offered

240

1st-preference offers

223

Total preferences (any rank)
975
Preferred offers (top 3)
240
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

1,430 pupils · 1,332 places

Pupils on roll
1,430
Boys / girls
716 / 714
School capacity
1,332
Capacity fill
1,430 / 1,332 (107%)
Free school meals
18%
FSM pupils
222
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL
Academy trust
CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr David Potter

Location

Address
Winston Road, Churchdown
Postcode
GL3 2RB
Town
Gloucester
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Tewkesbury
Constituency
North Cotswolds
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 1,430 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18%.

Open schools in Gloucester
88
Secondary schools in Gloucester
12
Academies among open schools in Gloucester
41% (36)
Open schools in GL3
17
Secondary in GL3
3
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339
Secondary in Gloucestershire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • EM5+57%
    • Absence10.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Potter
Telephone
01452713340
Website
http://www.churchdownschool.com/

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