Schools in Tewkesbury
A compact market town of around eleven thousand in north Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury stands at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon. That junction shaped its history. The Abbey was founded in the twelfth century, and the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 settled a decisive chapter of the Wars of the Roses, an event still marked annually by a medieval festival in the town centre.
Ashchurch, on the eastern edge, is among the most sought-after pockets for primary catchments, with Bushley and Walton Cardiff drawing families weighing school options. Rail services from Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station link the area to Cheltenham and Worcester.
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Area Performance
Tewkesbury schools rank in the top 66% of England
Across 18 primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 6.87/10, -0.59 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
12% Elite
Distribution across all Tewkesbury schools
Tewkesbury vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 66%
Across all ranked Tewkesbury schools
Primary schools: 10 schools (state + independent)
top 71% of 14,978
top 71% of 14,978
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 39% of 3,861
top 39% of 3,861
Sixth form schools: 5 schools (state + independent)
top 70% of 2,554
top 70% of 2,554
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Tewkesbury
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
Tewkesbury
Top 2 Sixth Forms
2026
Tewkesbury
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