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- Gloucester GL4 6RN
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Gloucester Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 894 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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If parents would like an in-year application to return to the school, they should contact us directly. If parents wish to apply for a position at Gloucester Academy after the given dates for admission, they should contact the school to get the In-Year Admission Form. Should be completed and sent along with the In-Year Admission Form straight to the school. For instance, additional children with a higher priority for a place may be added to the waiting list against the school's admission requirements when new families move into the neighbourhood or when other families who had not previously indicated Gloucester Academy as a preference, ask to be added to the waiting list after the initial allocations date. letters with directions on how to submit an application for a school slot. Please remember that the grammar schools are in charge of disseminating the results, so get in touch with them if you have any issues. In accordance with the School Admissions Code 2014, the Greenshaw Learning Trust held consultations regarding the admissions rules for Gloucester Academy for entry in September 2022-2023. (SAC). Special consideration will be given to requests for exceptional social and medical services in schools where such services have not yet been provided. Please click here to review the suggested admission guidelines for Greenshaw Learning Trust schools.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 48.04% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 4.57% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 49.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 3.31 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gloucester Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1