Best secondary schools in Gloucester (2026)
Gloucester has 7 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Sir Thomas Rich's School, in the top 2% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 59.0, against 46.1 for England. 4 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester · Grammar · Boys |
76.5 | 77.2 | 99% | Report card | |
2 Top 2% in England |
Denmark Road High School Gloucester · Grammar · Girls |
75.4 | 72.9 | 94% | Report card | |
3 Top 3% in England |
The Crypt School Gloucester · Grammar |
71.4 | 72.7 | 98% | Outstanding | |
4 Top 5% in England |
Ribston Hall High School Gloucester · Grammar · Girls |
65.0 | 67.7 | 90% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 40% in England |
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Gloucester · Roman Catholic |
43.4 | 44.1 | 43% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 38% in England |
Holmleigh Park High School Gloucester |
43.6 | 41.8 | 33% | Good | |
7 Bottom 10% in England |
Gloucester Academy Gloucester |
37.3 | 36.6 | 23% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Gloucester?
On exam results over the last three years, Sir Thomas Rich's School is the top-ranked secondary school in Gloucester, in the top 2% 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.