If you are considering moving to Stroud, which was recently declared the best place to live in the UK then you will be joining the many people who have also decided to make the move to the Cotswolds town.
Get in touch with a local estate agent like this Stroud estate agents www.tgres.co.uk/stroud-estate-agents/ who will be able to help you find a property that is well suited to your needs.
There are of course lots of things to think about when you are considering moving to a new area, but if you have children, then the education in the area is likely to be one of the most important things to consider.
Secondary education is so important, and getting a good education at secondary school can set your child up well for the future, so something that many people want to know is what is on offer in Stroud when it comes to secondary schools?
Here are the secondary school options that you have in the Stroud area…
Marling School – Marling school has an excellent reputation and for good reason – as a boys’ only grammar school, it is focussed on academic excellence, and also provides other activities such as a wide range of sports.
Stroud High School – Established in 1904 as an alternative to the boys only Marling school, Stroud High is a girl only grammar school. For girls who excel academically, Stroud High School is a great environment offering many opportunities.
Archway School – One of the most famous former students of Archway is local artist and former England wicketkeeper, Jack Russell. Archway is situated in Paganhill, not far from the Stroud town centre, and offers a range of facilities including a sixth form. It is a comprehensive school, so no entry exams are required.
Rednock School – Located in the nearby Dursley, Rednock is a comprehensive school that is a specialist science college. It was recently rebuilt in 2009 to offer modern facilities for pupils, as well as having a focus on being eco-friendly.
Thomas Keble School – Thomas Keble School is in Eastcombe, one of the villages near to Stroud. As well as being a technology college, it is also renowned for sporting opportunities and gained academy status in 2011.
