Highwood School, based in Stroud, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Highwood School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Nympsfield Road, Stroud, GL6 0ET |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gloucestershire |
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| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 128959 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School Nympsfield Road , Nailsworth GL6 0ET | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School St Mary's Hill , Inchbrook GL5 5HP | - not rated | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School St Mary's Hill , Inchbrook GL5 5HP | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Highwood School Nympsfield Road , Nailsworth GL6 0ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn School Church Street , Nailsworth GL6 0BP | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Mill College The Fisheries , Stroud GL6 0PL | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.