Rank #11
Pate's Grammar School
Pate's Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way
Ofsted: OutstandingMixedCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:88.1
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.1 applicants per place
Exam area
Gloucestershire 11+ 7 schools Shared test area
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools
Gloucestershire brings together 7 grammar schools across the county, centred on Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Stroud. 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 Gloucestershire
The best grammar schools in Gloucestershire 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.
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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
Rank #41
Stroud High School
Stroud High School, Beards Lane, Cainscross Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:74.6
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.7 applicants per place
Rank #74
Marling School
Marling School, Cainscross Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:68.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.7 applicants per place
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
Gloucestershire overview
Gloucestershire grammar schools at a glance
7 grammar schools are mainly spread across Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Stroud, giving Gloucestershire a more varied selective picture than one single town cluster.
Schools 7 schools
Main places Gloucester, Stroud, and Cheltenham
School mix Mixed
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What stands out
Gloucestershire has seven grammar schools in this ranking, spread across Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Stroud.
What parents notice
The county includes boys', girls', and co-educational schools, all within a compact local grammar-school network.
Where they are
Where Gloucestershire grammar schools are concentrated
Gloucester, Stroud, and Cheltenham give Gloucestershire its main grammar-school shape.
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.
School mix
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
Gloucester
Gloucester has 4 grammar schools, including Sir Thomas Rich's School, The Crypt School, and 2 more schools. Families here see boys', girls', and co-ed options.
Stroud
Stroud is a two-school cluster through Stroud High School and Marling School. Together they give families both boys' and girls' schools.
Cheltenham
Pate's Grammar School is the only grammar school based here, so this part of Gloucestershire has one co-ed grammar option.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Gloucestershire grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Gloucestershire grammar schools are mainly concentrated in three places: Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Stroud.
Which town has the biggest grammar-school cluster?
Gloucester has the biggest cluster, with Sir Thomas Rich's School, The Crypt School, Denmark Road High School, and Ribston Hall High School all in the city.
What mix of grammar schools does Gloucestershire offer?
Gloucestershire includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-educational grammar schools, so families can find a wider mix than the county's small size first suggests.
What makes Gloucestershire distinctive?
Gloucestershire combines a manageable seven-school network with three clearly different town groups, so the county is easy to understand quickly without feeling one-note.