Best secondary schools in Cheltenham (2026)
Cheltenham has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Pate's Grammar School, in the top 1% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 55.1, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is 1 grammar school.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 1% in England |
Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham · Grammar |
83.0 | 82.7 | 99% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 8% in England |
Balcarras School Cheltenham |
60.4 | 58.5 | 66% | Not judged | |
3 Top 32% in England |
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Cheltenham |
49.9 | 48.1 | 47% | Good | |
4 Bottom 47% in England |
Pittville School Cheltenham |
45.5 | 47.5 | 44% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 22% in England |
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Cheltenham · Church of England |
40.5 | 38.5 | 32% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Cheltenham?
On exam results over the last three years, Pate's Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Cheltenham, in the top 1% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.