- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 260
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Schools in GL6
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: GL6 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 16 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2516 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL6
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 GL6
16 in GL6, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Top Secondary Schools in GL6
3 in GL6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
164 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 718
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Nurseries in GL6
7 in GL6, highest Ofsted grade first
Horsley Playgroup
Stroud, GL6 0PT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nailsworth Playgroup
Stroud, GL6 0ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Painswick Playgroup
Stroud, GL6 6RQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL6
1 in GL6, by the school's Eduscope score
The Acorn School
Stroud, GL6 0BP · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 87
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in GL6
2 in GL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cotswold Chine School
Stroud, GL6 9AG · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Ruskin Mill College
Horsley, GL6 0PL · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in GL6
3 in GL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Acorn School
Stroud, GL6 0BP · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 87
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cotswold Chine School
Stroud, GL6 9AG · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Beaudesert Park School
Stroud, GL6 9AF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL6, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good18
- Not graded yet6
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 GL6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL6 has 25 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 GL6
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 GL6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL6?
GL6 has 25 schools, including 16 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 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 GL6?
The highest-ranked schools in GL6 on Eduscope are Minchinhampton Primary Academy, Chalford Hill Primary School, Horsley 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 GL6?
There are 3 independent schools in GL6. 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 GL6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in GL6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in GL6 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.