Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham, GL51 0HG · Gloucestershire · Grammar school
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1st of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 237 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.3/10 among them, against 9.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.3 · 99 | 30% | 2.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.01 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 82.4 · 100 | 10% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pate's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. In 2024/25, 99.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 82.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in House Sport, House Drama, AstroSoc, and the CEP Law Moot. They also join the Junior Sports Tour and visit CERN or Warner Bros Studios on trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,288 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,220. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 1220 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Pate's Grammar School
Overview
Leaders have created a strong ethos balancing high expectations with extensive support, resulting in an "exceptionally high quality of education." Pupils thrive academically and personally in this nurturing environment, leaving as "ambitious, compassionate and well-rounded individuals."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "exceptional academic success" in external examinations across all subjects, supported by meticulously planned curricula.
- Staff use the ‘Pate’s Learning Framework’ to tailor learning, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "excellent progress."
- There is an "exceptional array of opportunities" for enrichment, including clubs and trips, with high participation rates.
- Relationships are built on "mutual respect," fostering independence, resilience, and a "thirst for knowledge."
- The school is "highly inclusive," with consistently high attendance and punctuality driven by pupils’ desire to be in school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.7 |
| 2024/25 | 82.7 |
| 2025/26 | 82.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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