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Cheltenham sixth form schools achieve 29% of students gaining A*/A grades at A-Level, above England's 24%, with 54% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 923 compared to England's 1183, Cheltenham sixth forms have a strong track record of elite university preparation. Cheltenham Ladies' College is the top-ranked independent option, while Pate's Grammar School and The Cotswold Academy lead among state sixth forms with excellent results. 100% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding, well above the England average of 90%. Students across Cheltenham benefit from a mix of selective grammar and comprehensive sixth form provision with strong academic pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Cleeve School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Cotswold Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cheltenham College | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #6 | St Edward's School, Cheltenham | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #7 | Balcarras School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Pate's Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Dean Close School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Bettridge School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
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