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Schools in GL2

A postcode district in Gloucestershire

  • Postcode district
  • 50 schools and nurseries

In short: GL2 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 24 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 23 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries5024 primary · 5 secondary · 23 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in GL2

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All GL2 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in GL2

24 in GL2, best first

Field Court Junior School

Gloucester, GL2 4UF · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
353
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Field Court Junior School

Lakefield CofE Primary School

Gloucester, GL2 7HG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

21 first choices, 21 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
217
Pupils per teacher
22.0
View school Lakefield CofE Primary School

Kingsway Primary School

Gloucester, GL2 2AR · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
444
Pupils per teacher
24.3
View school Kingsway Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in GL2

5 in GL2, best first

The Crypt School

Gloucester, GL2 5AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

158 first choices, 147 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1673.3

England 46.2

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
1,100
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school The Crypt School

Sir Thomas Rich's School

Gloucester, GL2 0LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Results well above the England average.

194 first choices, 150 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1675.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
1,240
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Sir Thomas Rich's School

Severn Vale School

Gloucester, GL2 4PR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

277 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.6%
Pupils
1,350
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Severn Vale School
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Nurseries in GL2

23 in GL2, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 23 nurseries

Sixth Forms in GL2

2 in GL2, by the school's Eduscope score

The Crypt School

Gloucester, GL2 5AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

158 first choices, 147 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1673.3

England 46.2

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
1,100
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school The Crypt School

Sir Thomas Rich's School

Gloucester, GL2 0LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Results well above the England average.

194 first choices, 150 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1675.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
1,240
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Sir Thomas Rich's School

Special Schools in GL2

2 in GL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Belong School Gloucestershire

Slimbridge, GL2 7BP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 17

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
45
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Belong School Gloucestershire

The Milestone School

Gloucester, GL2 9EU · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.7%
Pupils
322
Pupils per teacher
6.7
View school The Milestone School

Private Schools in GL2

1 in GL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Belong School Gloucestershire

Slimbridge, GL2 7BP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 17

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
45
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Belong School Gloucestershire
The map

Every school in GL2, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Elmbridge Primary School, GoodLonglevens Infant School, GoodLonglevens Junior School, GoodChurcham Primary School, GoodSlimbridge Primary School, GoodWalmore Hill Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasBeech Green Primary School, Requires improvementHempsted Church of England Primary School, GoodNorton Church of England Primary School, GoodWhitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School, GoodMeadowside Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasKingsway Primary School, Expected standard or betterSir Thomas Rich's School, Strong standard in every areaThe Crypt School, OutstandingHighnam CofE Primary Academy, GoodSevern Vale School, GoodField Court Junior School, Good or betterField Court Church of England Infant Academy, GoodWaterwells Primary Academy, GoodHardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, GoodHunts Grove Primary Academy, GoodLongney Church of England Primary Academy, GoodLakefield CofE Primary School, GoodLongford Park Primary Academy, Expected standard in every areaClearwater Church of England Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterBelong School Gloucestershire, Expected standard or betterThe Milestone School, Good in every areaMy Ohana Nursery Gloucester, Expected standard or betterLittle Monsters Childcare, GoodBarbar Nursery Ltd, GoodHighnam Day Nursery, GoodBeech Green Nursery, GoodEnchanting Childcare, GoodHardwicke Early Years, GoodLittle Meadow Group, GoodAll My Friends Childcare Ltd Barnwood Nursery, GoodMary P's BCT Ltd, GoodPATA @ Tiny Tots, GoodPartou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodInto-Play @ The Quays, Requires improvementPartou Longlevens Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodLittle Lambs (Longlevens) Ltd, Expected standard or betterEnchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) LtdLittle Woodlands Day Nursery LimitedBusy Bees Day Nursery at Quedgeley, GoodHempsted Playgroup & Toddlers, GoodSt Catharine's Under Fives, GoodHighnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good32
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet13
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every GL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

GL2 has 50 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about GL2

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How many schools are in GL2?

GL2 has 50 schools, including 24 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 23 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in GL2?

The highest-ranked schools in GL2 on Eduscope are The Crypt School, Sir Thomas Rich's School, Field Court Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in GL2?

There is 1 independent school in GL2, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in GL2?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 50 schools in GL2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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