Best Schools in Gloucestershire
648 schools in Gloucestershire
Key Facts
- Gloucestershire is home to 648 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 91.9% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Gloucestershire have 57,741 pupils, with 57.2% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.97.
- Secondary schools in Gloucestershire have 43,674 pupils, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 52.45, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 56.3% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Gloucestershire has a diverse education landscape, with 125 faith schools, 11 special needs schools, and a primary school spending per pupil of £7,672, compared to £7,460 nationally.
Top Nurseries in Gloucestershire
306 nurseries in Gloucestershire
Top Primary Schools in Gloucestershire
298 primary schools in Gloucestershire
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
Beaudesert Park School
Stroud, GL6 9AF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils332
P/T Ratio–
BS
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,178
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Gloucestershire
41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire
The High School Leckhampton
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils578
PG
Pate's Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL51 0HG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+1.01
Attainment 883.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,288
TC
The Crypt School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gloucester, GL2 5AE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.60
Attainment 871.1
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,093
SH
Stroud High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Stroud, GL5 4HF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.85
Attainment 874.9
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,106
Top Independent Schools in Gloucestershire
33 independent schools in Gloucestershire
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
Beaudesert Park School
Stroud, GL6 9AF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils332
P/T Ratio–
BS
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,178
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Gloucestershire has 648 schools, including 298 primary schools, 41 secondary schools, 306 nurseries, 33 independent schools, 11 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.26 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,988 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.