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Thomas Keble School

Academy converter · Stroud · GL6 7DY

Ages 11–16 · 718 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

46.6

Overall absence

9.1%

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-09-25

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+0.23
−20+2
Attainment 846.6
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+72%
EBacc entry23%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.4%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
6.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
719

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

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

155

Places offered

128

1st-preference offers

125

Total preferences (any rank)
331
Preferred offers (top 3)
128
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill101%

718 pupils · 710 places

Pupils on roll
718
Boys / girls
383 / 335
School capacity
710
Capacity fill
718 / 710 (101%)
Free school meals
17.7%
FSM pupils
127
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THOMAS KEBLE SCHOOL
Academy trust
THOMAS KEBLE SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Steven Shaw

Location

Address
Eastcombe
Postcode
GL6 7DY
Town
Stroud
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
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 11–16, in Stroud, Gloucestershire, 718 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.7%.

Open schools in Stroud
37
Secondary schools in Stroud
4
Academies among open schools in Stroud
24% (9)
Open schools in GL6
18
Secondary in GL6
1
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.

Compare with theseAll in StroudNear GL6

  • Eastcombe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Stroud · GL6 7EA · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM18.4%
    • Demand0.83

    0.2 miles away

  • Bussage Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Stroud · GL6 8FW · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand0.89

    0.2 miles away

  • Chalford Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Stroud · GL6 8LG · Gloucestershire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.2%
    • Demand1.07

    0.9 miles away

  • Oakridge Parochial School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Stroud · GL6 7NR · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM24.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Sladewood Academy

    Free schools special

    Stroud · GL5 1NL · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM35.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Thrupp School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Stroud · GL5 2EN · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS295%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steven Shaw
Telephone
01452770301
Website
http://www.thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk

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