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.

342

Total schools

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 35 (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 73% 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.