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.

Gloucestershire has 41 secondary schools, of which 9 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 30 rated Good — 95% of 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.

41
Total schools
9
Outstanding
22%
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. The High School Leckhampton
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
6. Denmark Road High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
7. Ribston Hall High School
Secondary
 Good 87 View school
8. Barnwood Park School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
9. Marling School
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
10. Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
11. Cirencester Deer Park School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
12. Five Acres High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
13. Churchdown School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
14. Farmor's School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
15. Henley Bank High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
16. Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
17. Thomas Keble School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
18. Pittville School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
19. Balcarras School
Secondary
 Outstanding 61 View school
20. Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 60 View school

Related lists for Gloucestershire

All schools in GloucestershirePrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in GloucestershireReception–Year 6 only Outstanding schools in Gloucestershire9 schools rated Outstanding

See full data for any school in Gloucestershire

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Gloucestershire

Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Gloucestershire?
There are 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire, of which 9 (22%) 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?
22% of 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.