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Schools in Gloucestershire, South West (2025)

305 schools · 98,973 students · 151 local authority, 131 academy, 23 independent · median Pupils on roll 203.

Gloucestershire, in South West, has 305 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 98,973 students. By level there are 247 primary, 45 secondary, 13 all-through; by sector 151 local authority, 131 academy, 23 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Gloucestershire's schools is 203, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

267 of the 305 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Pate's Grammar School (99.1, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Cheltenham Ladies' College (98.2, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), and Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School (98.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 35 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Cleeve School (1,903 students), Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (1,846 students), The Cotswold Academy (1,564 students). 7 schools are single-sex.

Schools are spread across 43 towns, with the most in Gloucester (78), Cheltenham (61), Stroud (31), Cirencester (17).

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Top 60 schools in Gloucestershire

The highest-scoring 60 of 267 ranked schools in Gloucestershire, by Success Index (England). Use the town pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    99
    Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
  2. 2
    98
    Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham · Independent Secondary78.2 Attainment 8 · 814 students
  3. 3
    98
    Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary SchoolCirencester · Local authority Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
  4. 4
    98
    Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
  5. 5
    97
    Stroud High SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary76.9 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
  6. 6
    97
    Charlton Kings Infants' SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary– · 311 students
  7. 7
    96
    The Crypt SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
  8. 8
    95
    Dinglewell Infant SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary– · 226 students
  9. 9
    95
    Marling SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
  10. 10
    95
    Amberley Parochial SchoolStroud · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  11. 11
    94
    The High School LeckhamptonCheltenham · Academy Secondary9.9% Free school meals · 759 students
  12. 12
    94
    Denmark Road High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.9 Attainment 8 · 1,024 students
  13. 13
    93
    Leckhampton Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 630 students
  14. 14
    93
    Birdlip Primary SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
  15. 15
    93
    Coaley Church of England Primary AcademyDursley · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
  16. 16
    92
    Charlton Kings Junior SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
  17. 17
    92
    Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  18. 18
    92
    Cold Aston Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
  19. 19
    91
    Horsley Church of England Primary SchoolStroud · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
  20. 20
    91
    Longlevens Infant SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary– · 403 students
  21. 21
    91
    Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
  22. 22
    91
    Coberley Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
  23. 23
    91
    Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary SchoolBerkeley · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
  24. 24
    90
    Balcarras SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary58.5 Attainment 8 · 1,427 students
  25. 25
    90
    Ribston Hall High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary67.7 Attainment 8 · 939 students
  26. 26
    90
    Churchdown Village Infant SchoolGloucester · Academy Primary– · 187 students
  27. 27
    89
    Kemble Primary SchoolCirencester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  28. 28
    88
    Fairford Church of England Primary SchoolFairford · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
  29. 29
    87
    Randwick Church of England Primary SchoolStroud · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
  30. 30
    87
    Powell's Church of England Primary SchoolCirencester · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
  31. 31
    85
    Benhall Infant SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary– · 231 students
  32. 32
    85
    Leighterton Primary SchoolTetbury · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 116 students
  33. 33
    85
    Hatherop Church of England Primary SchoolNr Cirencester · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 81 students
  34. 34
    85
    Naunton Park Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
  35. 35
    85
    Parkend Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 68 students
  36. 36
    84
    Primrose Hill Church of England Primary AcademyLydney · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  37. 37
    84
    Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  38. 38
    83
    Huntley Church of England Primary SchoolHuntley · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
  39. 39
    83
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGloucester · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
  40. 40
    82
    Katharine Lady Berkeley's SchoolWotton-under-Edge · Academy Secondary53.1 Attainment 8 · 1,549 students
  41. 41
    81
    Oneschool Global Uk - Tewkesbury CampusTewkesbury · Independent All-through54.2 Attainment 8 · 147 students
  42. 42
    81
    Barnwood Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
  43. 43
    81
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolStonehouse · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
  44. 44
    81
    Tutshill Church of England Primary SchoolChepstow · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  45. 45
    81
    The Cotswold AcademyCheltenham · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,564 students
  46. 46
    80
    The Rissington SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
  47. 47
    80
    Warden Hill Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
  48. 48
    80
    Rodmarton Primary SchoolCirencester · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
  49. 49
    79
    Cirencester Deer Park SchoolCirencester · Academy Secondary52.5 Attainment 8 · 1,020 students
  50. 50
    79
    Foxmoor Primary SchoolStroud · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
  51. 51
    79
    Dinglewell Junior SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
  52. 52
    79
    Harewood Junior SchoolGloucester · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
  53. 53
    78
    Blue Coat CofE Primary SchoolWotton-under-Edge · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
  54. 54
    77
    Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary SchoolCirencester · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
  55. 55
    76
    Al-Ashraf Secondary School for GirlsGloucester · Independent Secondary54.9 Attainment 8 · 76 students
  56. 56
    76
    Bussage Church of England Primary SchoolStroud · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
  57. 57
    76
    Nailsworth Church of England Primary SchoolSTROUD · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
  58. 58
    75
    Isbourne Valley SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 80 students
  59. 59
    75
    Yorkley Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
  60. 60
    74
    Blockley Church of England Primary SchoolMoreton-in-Marsh · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students

38 further schools in Gloucestershire are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Pupils on roll, or unscored types); they appear on their town pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Gloucestershire?

Pate's Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Gloucestershire with a Success Index (England) of 99.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).

How many schools are in Gloucestershire?

Gloucestershire has 305 schools (45 secondary, 247 primary, 13 all-through) educating 98,973 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Gloucestershire?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Gloucestershire is 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.