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Pate's Grammar School

Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

82.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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
82.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
89.9%
Basics 9-5
99.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

82.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2382.546.4
2023/2483.746.4
2024/2582.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.900.00
2023/24+1.010.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
69.5%
EBacc APS
7.75
EBacc 9-5
68.9%
EBacc 9-4
69.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
50.77
A*-A Grades
77.6%
A*-B Grades
93.2%
AAB+ %
71.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 259 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
0.91 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Dean Close School
1.7 km away · Other independent school
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
2.41 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding
Belmont School
2.43 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
2.45 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Pate's Grammar School

Pate's Grammar School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.3. The school has around 1,288 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pate's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Pate's Grammar School

What is Pate's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Pate's Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Pate's Grammar School's latest exam results?
Pate's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Pate's Grammar School located?
Pate's Grammar School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL51 0HG).
How many pupils attend Pate's Grammar School?
Pate's Grammar School has around 1,288 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pate's Grammar School with other schools?
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