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Cheltenham secondary schools achieve exceptional standards, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. Pate's Grammar School is a selective grammar school offering academic pathways for high achievers, while Cheltenham Ladies' College and Cheltenham College are top-ranked independent options. The area's average Attainment 8 score of 54 exceeds the England average of 41, reflecting strong GCSE performance across the town. Families in Charlton Kings, Pittville, Montpellier, and Prestbury have access to 13 schools, offering a mix of selective, independent, and comprehensive options. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Cleeve School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.9/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | The Cotswold Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Cheltenham College | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #5 | St Edward's School, Cheltenham | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | - |
| #6 | Balcarras School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pate's Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The High School Leckhampton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Dean Close School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Pittville School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.5/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Winchcombe School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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