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Schools in Gloucestershire

  • 298State-funded schools
  • 241Primary
  • 41Secondary
  • 13Special
  • South WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
87%
3 pts above England (84%)
6,517 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
92%
close to England (92%)
6,016 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.1
close to England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Gloucestershire
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
87%got their first choice
3 pts above England (84%)

6,517 applicants · 3.0% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 87%; England 84%
  2. 2025 85%; England 84%
  3. 2024 85%; England 83%
  4. 2023 85%; England 83%
  5. 2022 87%; England 83%
  6. 2021 76%; England 81%
  7. 2020 87%; England 82%
  8. 2019 84%; England 81%
  9. 2018 86%; England 82%
  10. 2017 87%; England 83%
  11. 2016 89%; England 84%
  12. 2015 87%; England 84%
  13. 2014 86%; England 85%
  • Gloucestershire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20266,51786.8%95.9%3.0%
Sep 20256,67884.6%95.4%3.4%
Sep 20246,69685.5%95.2%3.4%
Sep 20236,78384.5%94.1%4.7%
Sep 20226,61087.4%96.1%2.9%
Sep 20216,87375.9%91.7%4.1%
Sep 20206,57486.5%95.7%3.7%
Sep 20196,84884.2%94.3%4.6%
Sep 20186,24986.3%95.5%3.8%
Sep 20176,26687.2%95.1%4.1%
Sep 20166,09788.6%96.9%2.6%
Sep 20156,06087.0%96.6%2.8%
Sep 20146,06386.0%96.9%2.5%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
92%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

6,016 applicants · 1.9% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 92%; England 92%
  2. 2025 92%; England 93%
  3. 2024 93%; England 93%
  4. 2023 92%; England 92%
  5. 2022 92%; England 92%
  6. 2021 91%; England 92%
  7. 2020 91%; England 90%
  8. 2019 91%; England 91%
  9. 2018 88%; England 91%
  10. 2017 89%; England 90%
  11. 2016 88%; England 88%
  12. 2015 89%; England 88%
  13. 2014 88%; England 88%
  • Gloucestershire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20266,01691.6%97.8%1.9%
Sep 20255,83491.9%98.1%1.5%
Sep 20246,03693.2%98.7%1.0%
Sep 20236,22192.4%98.4%1.3%
Sep 20226,36591.6%97.8%1.7%
Sep 20216,51591.0%97.8%1.7%
Sep 20206,77890.7%96.9%2.4%
Sep 20196,53691.3%97.7%2.0%
Sep 20186,76488.4%96.3%2.9%
Sep 20176,79489.0%95.8%3.2%
Sep 20166,98787.6%95.7%3.2%
Sep 20156,80788.8%96.1%3.0%
Sep 20146,74987.7%95.4%3.9%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 45 schools of 298 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (26)
  • Post-16 provision (8)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 200 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding16
  • Good172
  • Requires improvement12
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 49 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education2389–
Behaviour and attitudes9373–
Personal development16312–
Leadership and management2434–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 4.

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Secondary schools in Gloucestershire

41 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The High School Leckhampton Outstanding2024 5.2 applications per place 59.7 10%
The Crypt School Selective Outstanding2024 5.0 applications per place 73.3 4%
Balcarras School Graded · no overall grade2025 4.3 applications per place 62.1 6%
Chosen Hill School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.2 applications per place 45.1 18%
Churchdown School 2026 3.9 applications per place 53.3 18%
Barnwood Park School Not yet inspected 3.8 applications per place 43.4 36%
Ribston Hall High School Selective 2026 3.8 applications per place 67.6 8%
Denmark Road High School Selective 2026 3.5 applications per place 74.8 6%
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Faith 2026 3.2 applications per place 40.9 25%
Winchcombe School 2026 2.9 applications per place 44.0 22%
Marling School Selective Graded · no overall grade2024 2.9 applications per place 73.2 4%
Stroud High School Selective Outstanding2023 2.9 applications per place 74.7 3%
Pittville School Standards maintained2025 2.8 applications per place 44.2 35%
Sir Thomas Rich's School Selective 2025 2.8 applications per place 75.2 6%
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Good2022 2.8 applications per place 49.6 24%
Henley Bank High School Good2022 2.8 applications per place 48.9 32%
Thomas Keble School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 47.3 18%
Holmleigh Park High School Good2023 2.5 applications per place 44.5 35%
Cirencester Deer Park School Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 51.4 16%
Maidenhill School 2026 2.3 applications per place 45.6 26%
Severn Vale School Standards maintained2025 2.1 applications per place 48.7 23%
Pate's Grammar School Selective Outstanding2024 2.1 applications per place 82.4 6%
Sir William Romney's School Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place 42.4 22%
The Cotswold Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 58.7 15%
Cleeve School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 49.4 21%
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School Remains Good · improving2023 1.8 applications per place 50.7 11%
Chipping Campden School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 50.4 20%
Cirencester Kingshill School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 48.4 20%
Farmor's School 2026 1.7 applications per place 54.8 13%
Dene Magna and Sixth Form Graded · no overall grade2024 1.6 applications per place 44.1 22%
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Remains Good · concerns noted2024 1.6 applications per place 42.4 24%
Archway School 2026 1.6 applications per place 41.4 29%
SGS Forest High School 2026 1.6small intake applications per place 32.9 37%
Five Acres High School 2026 1.6 applications per place 45.9 28%
Gloucester Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.5 applications per place 41.5 42%
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Remains Good2023 1.4 applications per place 41.9 17%
Rednock School Good2023 1.4 applications per place 44.8 22%
The Dean Academy 2026 1.3 applications per place 43.1 34%
Tewkesbury Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.2 applications per place 38.4 25%
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Faith Some aspects not as strong2024 1.1 applications per place 37.7 39%
SGS Berkeley Green UTC 2026 no data 41.0 20%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Gloucestershire

241 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Clearwell Church of England Primary School Faith Some aspects not as strong2024 11.0small intake applications per place – 37%
Longney Church of England Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 6.0small intake applications per place 63% 32%
Glenfall Community Primary School Remains Good2023 5.7 applications per place 77% 13%
Parkend Primary School Good2024 5.6small intake applications per place 83% 22%
Eastington Primary School Good2022 5.2 applications per place 75% 6%
Abbeymead Primary School Outstanding2023 5.2 applications per place 61% 13%
Christ Church CofE Primary School Faith Outstanding2023 5.1 applications per place 69% 15%
St John's Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 5.1small intake applications per place 55% 18%
Ashleworth Church of England Primary School Faith Special measures 2026 5.0small intake applications per place – 53%
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 4.6 applications per place 82% 3%
Greatfield Park Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 4.5small intake applications per place 67% 18%
Sheepscombe Primary School Standards maintained2024 4.2small intake applications per place 40% 3%
Gloucester Road Primary School Standards maintained2025 4.0 applications per place 38% 23%
Haresfield Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 4.0small intake applications per place 63% 7%
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy Faith Good2022 4.0small intake applications per place 63% 7%
Swell Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 4.0small intake applications per place – 29%
Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School Faith Remains Outstanding2023 4.0small intake applications per place 59% 5%
Gotherington Primary School Good2023 4.0 applications per place 66% 7%
Naunton Park Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.0 applications per place 76% 6%
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.9 applications per place 62% 26%
Miserden Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 3.7small intake applications per place – 19%
Barnwood Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 3.6 applications per place 78% 18%
Coney Hill Community Primary School Good2024 3.6 applications per place 67% 30%
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Faith Good2022 3.6small intake applications per place 60% 12%
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Remains Good2023 3.6 applications per place 67% 7%

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

All 241 primary schools, by district:

Special schools and other provision

16 schools