Rank #39
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Sir Thomas Rich's School, Oakleaze
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:75.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.0 applicants per place
Exam area
Gloucester 4 schools Shared test area
Gloucester Grammar Schools
Gloucester brings together 4 grammar schools in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Much of the area sits within the Gloucestershire route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.
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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.
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School list
Grammar Schools in Gloucester
The best grammar schools in Gloucester on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.
Compare up to 4 schools
Rank #83
The Crypt School
Crypt School, Podsmead Road
Ofsted: OutstandingMixedCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:66.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 4.7 applicants per place
Rank #88
Denmark Road High School
Denmark Road High School, Denmark Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:64.5
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.5 applicants per place
Rank #123
Ribston Hall High School
Ribston Hall High School, Stroud Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:51.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.1 applicants per place
Gloucester overview
Gloucester grammar schools at a glance
4 grammar schools sit close together in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, so Gloucester feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.
Schools 4 schools
Main places Gloucester
School mix Mixed
Tests GL
What stands out
Gloucester is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.
What parents notice
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one 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. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Gloucester
Gloucester is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Sir Thomas Rich's School, The Crypt School, Denmark Road High School, and Ribston Hall High School sit close together in one compact cluster. Families here see boys', girls', and co-ed options.
School mix
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one 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
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Gloucester grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Gloucester is a compact area. 4 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Gloucester?
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.
Do the schools in Gloucester 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.
What should parents watch most closely in Gloucester?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.