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Ribston Hall High School

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Ribston Hall High School

Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE

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Girls
Pupils
906
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.9%
Attainment 8
67.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2012

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
67.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
56.5%
Basics 9-5
90.5%

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
37.2%
EBacc APS
6.03
EBacc 9-5
31.8%
EBacc 9-4
35.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.66
A*-A Grades
26.1%
A*-B Grades
46.4%
AAB+ %
16.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 54 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ribston Hall High School

Ribston Hall High School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.7. The school has around 906 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 Ribston Hall High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ribston Hall High School

What is Ribston Hall High School's Ofsted rating?
Ribston Hall High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Ribston Hall High School's latest exam results?
Ribston Hall High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ribston Hall High School located?
Ribston Hall High School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL1 5LE).
How many pupils attend Ribston Hall High School?
Ribston Hall High School has around 906 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ribston Hall High School with other schools?
View Ribston Hall High 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.