Stratford Upon Avon School, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Stratford Upon Avon School currently has around 1904 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 44% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH |
| Website: | www.stratforduponavonschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01789268051 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Wallace |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137236 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1904 |
| Number of Boys: | 939 |
| Number of Girls: | 965 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.30% | 1472 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 181 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 47 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 42 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 28 |
| African | 0.90% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 13 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School The Willows North , CV37 9QN | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottery St Andrew's CofE Primary School 3 Hathaway Lane , CV37 9BL | - not rated | 780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School Broad Street , CV37 6HN | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-upon-Avon Primary School Broad Street , CV37 6HN | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton Primary School Drayton Avenue , CV37 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford upon Avon High School Alcester Road , CV37 9DH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Upon Avon School Alcester Road , CV37 9DH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls A Specialist College for Language and Science Shottery Manor , CV37 9HA | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School Shottery Manor , CV37 9HA | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Church Street , CV37 6HB | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon College The Willows North , Alcester Road CV37 9QR | - not rated | 169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit Alcester Road , CV37 9DD | - not rated | 503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elfin Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School 26 Evesham Place , CV37 6HT | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Preparatory School Church House , Old Town CV37 6BG | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marie Corelli School Drayton Avenue , CV37 9PT | - not rated | 998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welcombe Hills School Blue Cap Road , CV37 6TQ | 2out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.