UK Rank #41
Stroud High School
Stroud High School, Beards Lane, Cainscross Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:74.6
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Stroud 2 schools Shared test area
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Best Grammar Schools in Stroud
The grammar schools in Stroud create a compact Gloucestershire cluster with a character shaped by hills, valleys, and a strong sense of local identity. Stroud's schools are few, but the area's geography and educational reputation make them more distinctive than a short list might imply.
girls' and boys' options Gloucestershire 11+ GL Assessment Stroud, Gloucestershire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top grammar schools in Stroud
Previewing the top 2 grammar schools in Stroud by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.
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UK Rank #74
Marling School
Marling School, Cainscross Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:68.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Gloucestershire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
7 key dates 17 downloads GL Assessment
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Stroud overview
Stroud grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Stroud
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Stroud has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the Gloucestershire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Stroud
Stroud is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Stroud is a two-school cluster through Stroud High School and Marling School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the Gloucestershire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Stroud grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Stroud is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Stroud?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Stroud share one test?
The schools here all sit in the Gloucestershire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Stroud?
These schools are very competitive.