Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 342 schools across Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Gloucestershire has 342 primary & secondary schools, of which 33 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 244 rated Good — 81% of primary & secondary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Pate's Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Gloucestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

342
Total schools
33
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
61.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Pate's Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 The Crypt School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Stroud High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Dean Close Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. Berkhampstead School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. The Richard Pate School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Hopelands Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Al Ashraf Primary School
Not applicable
 Good 95 View school
10. Belmont School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. The High School Leckhampton
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Northway Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
13. Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
14. Cheltenham Ladies' College
Not applicable
 — 90 View school
15. Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
16. Denmark Road High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
17. Coaley Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 90 View school
18. Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
19. Fairford Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
20. Ribston Hall High School
Secondary
 Good 87 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Gloucestershire?
There are 342 primary & secondary schools in Gloucestershire, of which 33 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Gloucestershire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Gloucestershire is Pate's Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Gloucestershire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Gloucestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Gloucestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Gloucestershire?
10% of primary & secondary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 77.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.