- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Schools in GL5
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: GL5 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3315 primary · 4 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in GL5
15 in GL5, best first
Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
Stroud, GL5 5PD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
10 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 135
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
20 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 157
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Top Secondary Schools in GL5
4 in GL5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
197 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1674.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
164 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1673.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results below the England average.
145 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 1,053
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in GL5
14 in GL5, highest Ofsted grade first
Amberley Playgroup
Stroud, GL5 5JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park
Stroud, GL5 4AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary
Stroud, GL5 4AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL5
4 in GL5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
197 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1674.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
164 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1673.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results below the England average.
145 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 1,053
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Special Schools in GL5
3 in GL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Sladewood Academy
Stroud, GL5 1NL · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
St Martins Centre (St Roses School)
Stroud, GL5 4AP · Special · 16+ · Ages 18 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
St Rose's Special School
Stroud, GL5 4AP · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good19
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every GL5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL5 has 33 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in GL5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about GL5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL5?
GL5 has 33 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GL5?
The highest-ranked schools in GL5 on Eduscope are Stroud High School, Amberley Parochial School, Marling School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in GL5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in GL5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.