Tewkesbury Academy, Tewkesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tewkesbury Academy has transformed significantly and now provides ambitious pupils with a broad, tailored curriculum including strong reading support and specialist help for those who need it. The school creates a strong sense of belonging through student leadership roles and extra-curricular activities, while also preparing pupils effectively for their future careers and next steps through comprehensive guidance and employer engagement.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading support - pupils who struggle are quickly identified and receive effective help to improve confidence and fluency
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn as well as their peers
- Significant improvements to sixth-form provision through curriculum changes and better student support
- Clear behaviour expectations with fair sanctions and rewards system
- Effective attendance tracking and targeted support, resulting in reduced persistent absence
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of behaviour expectations - sometimes high standards are not upheld across school, disrupting pupils' learning
- Limited communication between school and parents about improvements made
- Insufficient opportunities for parents and staff to provide constructive feedback to the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders ensuring pupils have trusted adults to help with concerns and clear anti-bullying policies in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Craft club, Voice Box, fishing club, sports teams, musical performances at Tewkesbury Abbey, student council, house system leadership roles, employer visits, Futures programme
Tewkesbury Academy has made significant improvements since joining the Cabot Learning Federation trust in July 2023, moving from 'Requires improvement' to 'Good' across all key areas. The school is now creating a safe, ambitious environment where pupils are increasingly successful in achieving qualifications.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
264 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
42
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
1,019 pupils
1,771 capacity
752 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tewkesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tewkesbury
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,972
Applications
6,678
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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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
10.18968%
Overall absence
27.39862%
Persistent absence
1,011
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
Tewkesbury Academy
Tirlebrook Primary School
Mitton Manor Primary School
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Northway Infant School
Carrant Brook Junior School
Ashchurch Primary School
The John Moore Primary School
Queen Margaret Primary Academy
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