Archway School
Community secondary school in Stroud (Gloucestershire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Archway School, our vision is to be a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the community, where every student is encouraged to Aspire, Achieve, and Enjoy . We believe strong, trusting relationships are the foundation of great education, fostering mutual respect and a sense of pride and belonging for all.
Our relational practice approach places student wellbeing at the centre, creating a safe and supportive environment where young people of all backgrounds can thrive, and our comprehensive status ensures a broad, balanced curriculum with equal opportunities for every learner.
Through a clear focus on academic progress and outcomes, enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, we equip all students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to move successfully to the next stage of their education, careers, and lives.
We are proud to offer a complete seven-year journey at Archway School, culminating in an advancing Sixth Form that builds on our teachers expert subject knowledge. Archway is the only comprehensive school in the area with a Sixth Form, offering a wide range of A-Level and BTEC courses.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 115723
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Stroud
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gill Ferry | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justin Penman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Skeats | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Susi Ridley-Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Claire Ashbridge-Thomlinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kelly Till | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mick Fealty | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Woollin | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Michael Thomson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lucy Thorne | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ali Tocher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Gavin Wilson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Victoria Donoghue | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Daryl Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jonny Shapiro Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Chantel Brooks Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Barnes Clutterbuck Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Gavin Townsend Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Dr Martin Ansell Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record