Stratford Upon Avon School, Stratford-upon-Avon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming community where pupils thrive academically and personally. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and support all pupils to succeed, with particularly strong help for those who struggle with reading. Pupils benefit from outstanding enrichment activities including trips abroad, leadership opportunities, and personal development that builds confidence and independence.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clearly sequenced learning that builds secure understanding
- Strong subject expertise from teachers who model responses and link new learning effectively
- Effective support systems for pupils with additional needs and those struggling with reading
- High behaviour expectations consistently met by most pupils, with targeted support for those who find it difficult
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including residential visits, scholar's programme, and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers don't consistently identify and address pupils' misconceptions precisely enough, leaving knowledge gaps
- Limited work experience opportunities for students, particularly in sixth form
- Need to strengthen workplace experience provision to support career awareness
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Scholar's programme, French exchange, Iceland trip, debate clubs, chess clubs, Duke of Edinburgh Award, fundraising events, culture festival, student president roles
Stratford Upon Avon School is a secondary academy with 1,914 pupils that maintains strong standards with a warm, community-focused environment where pupils have access to a broad curriculum and high expectations.
At a Glance
24.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
405 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
76
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
1,935 pupils
1,750 capacity
185 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stratford-upon-Avon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stratford-upon-Avon
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,663
Applications
6,806
Got 1st preference
81.2%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.36455%
Overall absence
26.27219%
Persistent absence
1,690
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stratford Upon Avon School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Shottery St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Stratford Preparatory School
Bishopton Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Thomas Jolyffe Primary School
Bridgetown Primary School
Alveston CofE Primary School
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