Overall Oxbridge
#1,430
7 ranked schools · -516 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,984
Applications
80
Offers
8
Offer rate10.0%
-12.4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%
The most populous settlement in Gloucestershire and one of England's oldest cathedral cities, Gloucester sits on the River Severn between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west. Founded as Colonia Glevum Nervensis in AD 97, the city's Roman origins set it apart from most of England's regional centres. Upton St Leonards, climbing the Cotswold escarpment to the southeast, is widely regarded as one of Gloucester's most competitive postcodes for state school places, drawing families from across the city. Churchdown to the northeast draws similar interest from parents weighing catchment options, while Apperley and Corse Lawn represent quieter rural edges within easy reach of the city. Great Western Railway services reach Bristol Temple Meads in around forty minutes, connecting the city to the wider national network. Around 132,000 people live in Gloucester today.
Area Performance
Across 83 primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.20/10, -0.21 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
Distribution across all Gloucester schools
Gloucester vs England distribution
National Rank
Across all ranked Gloucester schools
top 53% of 14,978
top 53% of 14,978
top 39% of 3,862
top 39% of 3,862
top 46% of 2,555
top 46% of 2,555
Overall Oxbridge
7 ranked schools · -516 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,984
Applications
80
Offers
8
Oxford
7 ranked schools · -34 places vs Eng avg #253 of 1,198
Applications
57
Offers
0
Cambridge
6 ranked schools · -15 places vs Eng avg #773 of 1,881
Applications
23
Offers
8
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