Best 3 Secondary schools in Gloucestershire – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Pate's Grammar School (Secondary) in Cheltenham; The Crypt School (Secondary) in Gloucester; The High School Leckhampton (Secondary) in Cheltenham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pate's Grammar School, The Crypt School and The High School Leckhampton. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Gloucestershire and Cheltenham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Pate's Grammar School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Pate's Grammar School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,950, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the THE BALCARRAS TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Pate's Grammar School GL51 0HG	The Crypt School GL2 5AE	The High School Leckhampton GL51 3FS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0HG	Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5AE	Cheltenham GL51 3FS
Latest Ofsted	1 28 Apr 2024	1 23 Apr 2024	1 17 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1220	800	900
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	Gloucestershire (916)	THE BALCARRAS TRUST
Website	www.patesgs.org	www.cryptschool.org	www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone	01242523169	01452530291	01242383351
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pate's Grammar School

GL51 0HG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0HG
Ofsted: 1 28 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.patesgs.org
Telephone: 01242523169

The Crypt School

GL2 5AE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 5AE
Ofsted: 1 23 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.cryptschool.org
Telephone: 01452530291

The High School Leckhampton

GL51 3FS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Cheltenham
GL51 3FS
Ofsted: 1 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE BALCARRAS TRUST
Website: www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01242383351

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.