Open State Secondary Mixed

Archway School

Paganhill, Stroud, GL5 4AX
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Archway School
Stroud, GL5 4AX
1,045 Pupils
1,215 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
25.30% FSM %
519 Boys
526 Girls
About Archway School

Archway School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,045 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,215. Current headteacher: James Woollin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Stroud
Parliamentary Constituency Stroud
Ward Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000349
URN 115723
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gill Ferry Chair of Governors 25/10/2023 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Martin Ansell Governor 12/11/2021 11/11/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Claire Ashbridge-Thomlinson Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Chantel Brooks Governor 05/05/2024 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barnes Clutterbuck Governor 08/02/2023 23/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Victoria Donoghue Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mick Fealty Governor 13/10/2021 12/10/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Mick Fealty Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Katie Myerscough Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Justin Penman Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susi Ridley-Marshall Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonny Shapiro Governor 12/02/2025 10/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Callowell Primary School
0.51 km • Stroud
Other
Marling School
0.64 km • Stroud
Other
Stroud High School
0.65 km • Stroud
Other
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
0.66 km • Stroud
Other
Cashes Green Primary School
0.7 km • Stroud
Other
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
0.95 km • Stroud
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Archway School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Archway School has 1,045 pupils, with a capacity of 1,215.
Archway School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Archway School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Archway School is Mr James Woollin.
Archway School is at Paganhill, Stroud, GL5 4AX, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Archway School: Has a sixth form.
Archway School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Woollin
Paganhill, Stroud, GL5 4AX
01453763242
www.archwayschool.net/
Location
GL5 4AX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115723
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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