Best 3 Secondary schools in Gloucester – comparison

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

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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: The Crypt School (Secondary) in Gloucester; Holmleigh Park High School (Secondary) in Gloucester; St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Secondary) in Gloucester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Crypt School, Holmleigh Park High School and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Crypt School), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (Holmleigh Park High School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Crypt School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,000, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–30–35%; all within the Greenshaw Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Crypt School GL2 5AE	Holmleigh Park High School GL4 0RT	St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre GL4 0DD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5AE	Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0RT	Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0DD
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Apr 2024	2 19 Nov 2023	2 9 Mar 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	1455	1685
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	Greenshaw Learning Trust	Gloucestershire (916)
Website	www.cryptschool.org	www.hphigh.co.uk	www.stpetershighschool.org.uk
Telephone	01452530291	01452301381	01452520594
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Holmleigh Park High School

GL4 0RT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0RT
Ofsted: 2 19 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Greenshaw Learning Trust
Website: www.hphigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01452301381

St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

GL4 0DD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0DD
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.stpetershighschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01452520594

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.