Best secondary schools in Stroud (2026)
Stroud has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Stroud High School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 64.7, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Stroud High School Stroud · Grammar · Girls |
74.8 | 76.9 | 98% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 3% in England |
Marling School Stroud · Grammar · Boys |
71.2 | 73.9 | 98% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 37% in England |
Archway School Stroud |
43.0 | 43.3 | 40% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Stroud?
On exam results over the last three years, Stroud High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Stroud, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.