- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
60 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Schools in GL50
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: GL50 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries146 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL50 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL50
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 GL50
6 in GL50, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 456
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
49 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 408
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Secondary Schools in GL50
2 in GL50. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Cheltenham, GL50 3EW · PRU · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1680.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 814
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in GL50
7 in GL50, highest Ofsted grade first
Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL50 3QG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brightlands Day Nursery
Cheltenham, GL50 3ED · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Christ Church [Cheltenham] Pre-School Playgroup
Cheltenham, GL50 2JH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL50
1 in GL50, by the school's Eduscope score
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1680.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 814
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in GL50
2 in GL50. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dean Close Airthrie
Cheltenham, GL50 2NY · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1680.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 814
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL50, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good8
- Not graded yet3
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 GL50 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL50 has 14 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 GL50
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 GL50
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL50?
GL50 has 14 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GL50?
The highest-ranked schools in GL50 on Eduscope are Christ Church CofE Primary School, Dunalley Primary School, St James' Church of England 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 many private schools are in GL50?
There are 2 independent schools in GL50. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in GL50 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in GL50?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in GL50 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.