
Head: Nicholas Dyer
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Gloucestershire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Distance Cutoff
5.4 mi
Applications
709
Offers Made
144
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
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. The school offers free 11+ familiarisation materials through Atom Learning for Pupil Premium eligible students. Registration for entrance test opens Monday 18th May at noon and closes Friday 26th June 2026 at noon. Entrance test takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026. Results sent by email in mid October before Local Authority Common Application Form deadline.
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
72.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
61%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.91
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.
62%
Higher Education
−6pp vs grammar avg
66%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
304 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Chemistry
250 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Biology
250 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
54 entries
0%
-47.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
86 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Chemistry
80 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Business Studies
74 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Watch list
Logic / Philosophy
5 entries
0%
-47.0pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements vary by A Level course - typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A Level.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,093 / 800(137%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subject requirements vary by A Level course - typically grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A Level.
1:17.2
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.49%
Absence Rate
4.74%
Persistent Absence
Modern facilities including sports foundation, library, and extensive subject-specific facilities across all curriculum areas.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
The Library supports reading and literacy programmes across the school
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science laboratories and refurbishment of library. Planned improvements to sports facilities and IT infrastructure.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Charity work is part of student life and community engagement
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with options for vegetarian and halal meals.
Homework Policy
Home Learning programme in place - details available in dedicated Home Learning section
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy focusing on rewards and recognition. Clear expectations and consequences outlined. House point system operates. Exclusions used as last resort.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas only.
SEND Provision
Students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve highly according to Ofsted 2024. Special Education Needs accommodations available for entrance test including extra time, rest breaks, enlarged papers with supporting documentation required.
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
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Nearest Station: Gloucester Railway Station
Transport Info
New parent led coach service from Swindon (Town Centre, East Swindon and Surrounding villages) operated by Barnes Coaches for 2026/2027 academic year. Routes and stop locations based on parental demand with sibling discounts available.
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