Head: Matthew Lynch
A competitive boys' grammar school in Gloucestershire.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Distance Cutoff
5.4 mi
Applications
451
Offers Made
148
Score Only
Places offered purely on test score. Location does not matter.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals will be heard within 30 school days. An independent appeals panel will decide whether to uphold or dismiss the appeal.
Waiting List
If the School is oversubscribed, a waiting list will be held for entry into Year 7. The waiting list will be prioritised in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, irrespective of the date of application. The waiting list will be held until 31 December 2026.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Gloucestershire 11+
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Each school sets its own test. No common consortium exam.
Open Evening
Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to our next Open Day
20 Apr 2026
Open Evening
Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to our next Open Day
21 Apr 2026
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
77.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
45%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.87
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
71%
Higher Education
+3pp vs grammar avg
76%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
312 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
English Language
312 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
English Literature
310 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
36 entries
0%
-46.9pp vs school
Art and Design
30 entries
43%
-3.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
140 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Physics
130 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Psychology
124 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
A minimum points score of 52 across a student's best 8 GCSEs results. Mathematics and English Language GCSE each at grade 5 or above.
Subjects Offered
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,249 / 1,150(109%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A minimum points score of 52 across a student's best 8 GCSEs results. Mathematics and English Language GCSE each at grade 5 or above.
1:17.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.69%
Absence Rate
6.28%
Persistent Absence
School grounds include wildlife area with pond for biodiversity studies and outdoor learning activities.
Sports
Sports field, gym
STEM
Science Department with laboratories equipped for chemistry, biology and physics experiments including Bunsen burners
Arts
Photography Studio, Art rooms
Library
Extensive library facilities with over 15,000 books, digital resources, study areas, and computer access. Open during school hours and after school for homework and research. Professional librarian support available.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Science block with state-of-the-art laboratories. Ongoing refurbishment of sports facilities including artificial grass pitch. Plans for expansion of Sixth Form facilities.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debate society, various sports clubs, drama productions, music ensembles, chess club, photography club
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music ensembles, drama productions
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
German Exchange, trips to RSC, The Globe Theatre and other venues to see productions
Community Service
Primary school science programme with local schools, outreach workshops for Year 5 students
Uniform
Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers, black shoes. Sixth form have a relaxed dress code with business dress expectations. PE kit includes navy shorts/tracksuit and polo shirt with school logo.
School Meals
School dining hall serves hot meals daily with a variety of options including vegetarian and special dietary requirements. Students can pay using cashless catering system. Sixth formers have access to a separate café area.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with increasing expectations as students progress through the school. Years 7-8 typically receive 1-2 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-3 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to classroom time.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a house system with positive reinforcement through house points and merit awards. Clear expectations for conduct with staged interventions including warnings, detentions, and involvement of parents. Serious breaches may result in suspension or exclusion.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during lessons and may only be used in designated areas during break and lunch times. Sixth form students have more flexibility but phones must not disrupt learning.
SEND Provision
Special Educational Needs considered for test access arrangements, EHCP students follow different statutory admission regime
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["Stroud","Dursley","Forest of Dean","Cinderford","Newent"]
Nearest Station: Gloucester
Transport Info
Where children are not entitled to free transport provided by the Local Authority it is the parents' responsibility to ensure that their son can attend the School.
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