Best Secondary Schools in Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 41 schools across Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

27%

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	90	View school
🥈	Sir Thomas Rich's School Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
🥉	The Crypt School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
4.	Marling School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
5.	Denmark Road High School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
6.	Stroud High School Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
7.	Balcarras School Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
8.	The Cotswold Academy Secondary	Outstanding	73	View school
9.	Katharine Lady Berkeley's School Secondary	Good	65	View school
10.	Churchdown School Secondary	Good	65	View school
11.	Chipping Campden School Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
12.	Ribston Hall High School Secondary	Good	64	View school
13.	Dene Magna School Secondary	Outstanding	61	View school
14.	Cirencester Deer Park School Secondary	Good	56	View school
15.	Cirencester Kingshill School Secondary	Good	55	View school
16.	Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary	Good	54	View school
17.	Pittville School Secondary	Good	53	View school
18.	Winchcombe School Secondary	Good	53	View school
19.	Cleeve School Secondary	Good	53	View school
20.	Thomas Keble School Secondary	Good	53	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Gloucestershire?

There are 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire, of which 11 (27%) 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?

27% of secondary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 51% 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.