Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 340 schools across Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Gloucestershire has 340 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 313 with a published Ofsted inspection, 33 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Cold Aston Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Gloucestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

340
Total schools
33
Outstanding (historic grade)
11%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Cold Aston Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
2. Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
3. The Crypt School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Pate's Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Marling School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. Northway Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
7. Stroud High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
9. Coberley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. Fairford Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
11. Huntley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Miserden Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
13. Oakridge Parochial School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Ashleworth Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
15. Coaley Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
16. Randwick Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
17. Balcarras School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
18. Amberley Parochial School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
19. Denmark Road High School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
20. The High School Leckhampton
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Gloucestershire?
There are 340 open primary & secondary schools in Gloucestershire (closed schools are excluded). 33 of the 313 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Gloucestershire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Gloucestershire is Cold Aston Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Gloucestershire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Gloucestershire?
Primary and secondary applications in Gloucestershire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Gloucestershire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.