- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in GL3
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: GL3 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3313 primary · 4 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL3
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.
Top Primary Schools in GL3
13 in GL3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 359
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in GL3
4 in GL3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
292 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,430
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
148 first choices, 185 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
211 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Nurseries in GL3
16 in GL3, highest Ofsted grade first
Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup
Gloucester, GL3 3NS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brockworth Pre-School
Gloucester, GL3 4JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Playgroup
Gloucester, GL3 4NU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL3
3 in GL3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
292 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,430
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
148 first choices, 185 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
211 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Special Schools in GL3
1 in GL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brook Academy
Gloucester, GL3 4ZN · Secondary · Ages 11 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
- 32.6%
- Pupils
- 73
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL3, 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.
- Good24
- Not graded yet9
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 GL3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL3 has 33 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.
Keep up with schools in GL3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about GL3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL3?
GL3 has 33 schools, including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GL3?
The highest-ranked schools in GL3 on Eduscope are Castle Hill Primary School, Churchdown School, St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 do I choose the right school in GL3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in GL3 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.