Overall Oxbridge
#1,430
7 ranked schools · -516 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,983
Applications
80
Offers
8
Offer rate10.0%
-12.4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%
Schools in Gloucester
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.
65
Primary
schools
13
Secondary
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3
All-through
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2
Post-16
colleges
7
Special
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1
Other
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of which11sixth forms·4grammar·25faith91 total
Area Performance
Gloucester schools rank in the top 49% of England
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
5% Elite
Distribution across all Gloucester schools
EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping
Gloucester vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 49%
Across all ranked Gloucester schools
Top 53%Primaryavg #7,949 of 14,978
Top 39%Secondaryavg #1,506 of 3,862
Top 46%Sixth formavg #1,174 of 2,555
Primary schools: 56 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#7,949
-3 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 53% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
60%
-2 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
9%
+1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#7,949
-3 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 53% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
60%
-2 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
9%
+1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Secondary schools: 16 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.4/10
+0.04 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#1,506
+11 pts vs medianmedian 1,931
top 39% of 3,862
% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
70%
+14 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
49.4
+10.3 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.4/10
+0.04 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#1,506
+11 pts vs medianmedian 1,931
top 39% of 3,862
% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
70%
+14 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
49.4
+10.3 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Sixth form schools: 11 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.5/10
-0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,174
+4 pts vs medianmedian 1,278
top 46% of 2,555
% A*-A at A-Level
26%
0 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
54%
+3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.5/10
-0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,174
+4 pts vs medianmedian 1,278
top 46% of 2,555
% A*-A at A-Level
26%
0 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
54%
+3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Oxford
#287
7 ranked schools · -34 places vs Eng avg #253 of 1,197
Applications
57
Offers
0
Offer rate0.0%
-15.1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 15.1%
Cambridge
#788
6 ranked schools · -15 places vs Eng avg #773 of 1,880
Applications
23
Offers
8
Offer rate34.8%
+5.3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 29.4%
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Top 3 Secondary Schools
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Top 3 Sixth Forms
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Gloucester
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