Churchdown School
Churchdown School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Gloucester, GL3, in the Gloucestershire council area. It has 1,430 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.93 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 51.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 53.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 262 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 88 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,430 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.68% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.52% | 2024/25 |
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