Schools in Gloucester: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
224 registered schools in Gloucester, South West. 70% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
224
Schools total
194 primary · 30 secondary
70%
Good or Outstanding
156 of 224
35
Rated Outstanding
121
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Gloucester
194 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School | GL7 5SD | Outstanding |
| Birdlip Primary School | GL4 8JH | Outstanding |
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School | GL12 7BD | Outstanding |
| Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School | GL20 7LA | Outstanding |
| Churchdown Village Infant School | GL3 2NB | Outstanding |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | GL4 4NA | Outstanding |
| Eastington Primary School | GL10 3SB | Outstanding |
| Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School | GL19 4LZ | Outstanding |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | GL2 4UF | Outstanding |
| Foxmoor Primary School | GL5 4UJ | Outstanding |
| Harewood Infant School | GL4 0SS | Outstanding |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | GL2 5LH | Outstanding |
| Highnam CofE Primary Academy | GL2 8LW | Outstanding |
| Hillview Primary School | GL3 3LH | Outstanding |
| Huntley Church of England Primary School | GL19 3EX | Outstanding |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | GL1 3BN | Outstanding |
| Lakefield CofE Primary School | GL2 7HG | Outstanding |
| Longney Church of England Primary Academy | GL2 3SL | Outstanding |
| Lydney Church of England Community School | GL15 5JH | Outstanding |
| Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School | GL7 5JS | Outstanding |
| Northway Infant School | GL20 8PT | Outstanding |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School | GL7 2DJ | Outstanding |
| Redmarley Church of England Primary School | GL19 3HS | Outstanding |
| St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | GL15 6TD | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | GL3 1HU | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Gloucester
30 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Deer Park School | GL7 1XB | Outstanding |
| Dene Magna School | GL17 0DU | Outstanding |
| Denmark Road High School | GL1 3JN | Outstanding |
| Marling School | GL5 4HE | Outstanding |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | GL2 0LF | Outstanding |
| Stroud High School | GL5 4HF | Outstanding |
| The Crypt School | GL2 5AE | Outstanding |
| Barnwood Park School | GL4 3QU | Good |
| Chosen Hill School | GL3 2PL | Good |
| Churchdown School | GL3 2RB | Good |
| Cirencester Kingshill School | GL7 1HS | Good |
| Katharine Lady Berkeley's School | GL12 8RB | Good |
| Rednock School | GL11 4BY | Good |
| Ribston Hall High School | GL1 5LE | Good |
| Severn Vale School | GL2 4PR | Good |
| Tewkesbury Academy | GL20 8DF | Good |
| Thomas Keble School | GL6 7DY | Good |
| Archway School | GL5 4AX | Requires improvement |
| Farmor's School | GL7 4JQ | Requires improvement |
| Maidenhill School | GL10 2HA | Requires improvement |
| Sir William Romney's School | GL8 8AE | Requires improvement |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | GL4 0DD | Requires improvement |
| The Dean Academy | GL15 5DZ | Requires improvement |
| Five Acres High School | GL16 7QW | Inadequate |
| Gloucester Academy | GL4 6RN | Inadequate |
Check schools near a specific Gloucester address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Gloucester: FAQ
How many schools are there in Gloucester?
There are 224 registered schools in Gloucester on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 194 primary, 30 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 70% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Gloucester?
35 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Gloucester, and 121 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Gloucester postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Gloucester postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Gloucester affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.