Stroud High School Catchment Area
Stroud High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1106 pupils, and a capacity of 835 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,106
Pupils
835
Capacity
132%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Stroud High School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Stroud High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Gloucestershire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Stroud High School — School Information
- Full address
- Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 2.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136874
Other Secondary Schools in Stroud
If Stroud High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stroud are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Stroud High School
Is Stroud High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Stroud High School currently has 1106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 835 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stroud High School? ▾
Stroud High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Gloucestershire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Stroud High School cover? ▾
Stroud High School is a secondary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stroud High School? ▾
Stroud High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.