Gloucestershire grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 9 schools in Gloucestershire, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- Primary Schools in Gloucestershire
- Secondary Schools in Gloucestershire
- State Schools in Gloucestershire
- Academies & Free Schools in Gloucestershire
- Independent Schools in Gloucestershire
- Girls' Schools in Gloucestershire
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Gloucestershire
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Gloucestershire
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Gloucestershire
- Largest Schools in Gloucestershire
- 199Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
- 298Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham · Independent Secondary78.2 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 398Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 497Stroud High SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary76.9 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 596The Crypt SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
- 695Marling SchoolStroud · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
- 794Denmark Road High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary72.9 Attainment 8 · 1,024 students
- 890Ribston Hall High SchoolGloucester · Academy Secondary67.7 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 921Cheltenham CollegeCheltenham · Independent All-through21.4 Attainment 8 · 1,134 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 82.7 Attainment 8 | 1,288 |
| 2 | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 98.2 Top 5% | 78.2 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 3 | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 4 | Stroud High School Stroud · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 76.9 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 5 | The Crypt School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,100 |
| 6 | Marling School Stroud · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,082 |
| 7 | Denmark Road High School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.6 Top 5% | 72.9 Attainment 8 | 1,024 |
| 8 | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.3 Top 10% | 67.7 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 9 | Cheltenham College Cheltenham · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 21.2 Lower 50% | 21.4 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Gloucestershire with a Success Index (England) of 99.1. Of the 9 schools shown, 7 are academy, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West grammar schools league table, every school on the Gloucestershire page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Gloucestershire?
Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham, South West ranks first among grammar schools in Gloucestershire with a Success Index (England) of 99.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,288).
How are grammar schools in Gloucestershire ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.