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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cheltenham Council Area

Schools across the Cheltenham council area. Explore 10 secondary schools in Cheltenham Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Pate's Grammar School, Cheltenham Ladies' College, and Cheltenham College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Cheltenham Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cheltenham Council Area60%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cheltenham Council Area49.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cheltenham Council Area29%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cheltenham Council Area4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cheltenham Council Area8.9/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cheltenham Council Area

60%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cheltenham Council Area

49.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cheltenham Council Area

29%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cheltenham Council Area

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cheltenham Council Area

8.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cheltenham Council Area

Showing 1-10 of 10 schools

Pate's Grammar School
Hesters Way
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Bayshill
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Cheltenham College
Charlton Kings
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Dean Close School
Montpellier
Balcarras School
Charlton Kings
St Edward's School
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill
Pittville School
Pittville
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Up Hatherley
The High School Leckhampton
Leckhampton