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  • Stroud High School
  • Marling School
  • Rednock School
  • Archway School
  • Thomas Keble School
  • The Acorn School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Stroud Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Stroud. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Stroud

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1STROUD
#161England

Stroud High School

Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,095 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 404 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2STROUD
#282England

Marling School

Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,181 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School150 offers / 410 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4STROUD
#2,362England

Rednock School

Kingshill Road, Stroud, GL11 4BY
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,239 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School216 offers / 353 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5STROUD
#2,971England

Archway School

Paganhill, Stroud, GL5 4AX
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
997 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School207 offers / 371 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3STROUD
#2,054England

Thomas Keble School

Eastcombe, Stroud, GL6 7DY
Gloucestershire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
707 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School130 offers / 383 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
Unranked

The Acorn School

Church Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0BP
Gloucestershire council
No rankings available
70 pupils
Mixed
6-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Stroud

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Neighbourhoods in Stroud

Cainscross is a popular residential pocket within the Stroud area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stroud and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Stroud High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#2Marling SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Stroud High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Marling School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Dursley is a popular residential pocket within the Stroud area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stroud and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Rednock SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Rednock School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Eastcombe is a popular residential pocket within the Stroud area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stroud and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Thomas Keble SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Thomas Keble School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Nailsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Stroud area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stroud and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Acorn SchoolIndependentAll-through6-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Acorn SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 6-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Paganhill is a popular residential pocket within the Stroud area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stroud and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Archway SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Archway School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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