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Gloucestershire

Grammar Schools

Gloucestershire maintains several grammar schools, including the highly regarded Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham. Schools use GL Assessment tests.

7

Schools

GL Assessment

Exam Board

Mid-September (estimated)

Test Date

Late June (estimated)

Deadline

Important Information

This guide is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and school policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with schools and local authorities before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

School Type

7 of 7 schools

Pate's Grammar School

Outstanding

Cheltenham • GL51 0HG

Outstanding in all categories (March 2024). One of the top-performing grammar schools nationally. Ranked in national top 10.

Co-educational

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Inspected March 2024

2024 Results

91.9%

GCSE 9-7

92.3%

A-Level A*-B

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Cheltenham Bournside School

Good

Cheltenham • GL51 3EF

A successful co-educational school with grammar stream.

Co-educational

11-18

Sixth Form

180 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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Stroud High School

Outstanding

Stroud • GL5 4AE

Outstanding (November 2023). "The school is determined that pupils experience the exceptional every day." Strong pastoral care.

Girls

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Inspected November 2023

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Marling School

Good

Stroud • GL5 4HE

A boys' grammar school with strong academic traditions.

Boys

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Est. 1887

Inspected 2019

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Denmark Road High School

Good

Gloucester • GL1 3JN

A successful girls' grammar school in Gloucester.

Girls

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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The Crypt School

Good

Gloucester • GL1 2SY

A historic co-educational grammar school founded in 1539.

Co-educational

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Est. 1539

Inspected 2019

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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Good

Gloucester • GL2 0LF

Historic boys' grammar school founded 1666. Good (October 2021, previously Outstanding 2007).

Boys

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Est. 1666

Inspected October 2021

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