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Sir Thomas Rich's School

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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

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Boys
Pupils
1,249
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.8%
Attainment 8
77.1
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Gloucestershire grammars moved to GL Assessment after CEM withdrew. Register with each school or the consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
77.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
78.0%
Basics 9-5
98.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.9%
EBacc APS
6.86
EBacc 9-5
42.9%
EBacc 9-4
44.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
44.05
A*-A Grades
48.6%
A*-B Grades
83.9%
AAB+ %
32.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 236 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sir Thomas Rich's School

Sir Thomas Rich's School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.1. The school has around 1,249 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Thomas Rich's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Oct 2021 — Good
  3. Mar 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Sir Thomas Rich's School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Thomas Rich's School

What is Sir Thomas Rich's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Thomas Rich's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Sir Thomas Rich's School's latest exam results?
Sir Thomas Rich's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir Thomas Rich's School located?
Sir Thomas Rich's School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL2 0LF).
How many pupils attend Sir Thomas Rich's School?
Sir Thomas Rich's School has around 1,249 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir Thomas Rich's School with other schools?
View Sir Thomas Rich's School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gloucestershire.