Tewkesbury Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Address | Ashchurch Road, GL20 8DF |
| School Website | www.tewkesburyacademy.clf.uk |
| Telephone | 1684292152 |
| URN | 137752 |
School Census
| Total | 1268 |
| Girls/Boys | 606/662 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 206 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 03/02/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 April 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 11 October 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 September 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 03 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 December 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 March 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 October 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 July 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 4.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.94 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 226 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 260 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 250 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 15% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Tirlebrook Primary School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brensham Road, , GL20 8EW
Alderman Knight School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashchurch Road, , GL20 8JJ
Norton College Tewkesbury
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: International Way, Gloucestershire, GL20 8UQ