Pate's Grammar School
School summary
Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham is among the most consistently high-achieving state schools in the country, holding an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every category, including the sixth form, at its most recent inspection. This mixed selective grammar draws families from across Gloucestershire and beyond, with a quarter of pupils speaking English as an additional language. With 1,288 pupils against a capacity of 1,220, the school is running slightly over its intended size, a reflection of how sought-after a place here has become. It admits 150 pupils each year at age 11.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
82.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 March 2024
Teaching & academics
The academic results are exceptional by any measure. An average Attainment 8 score of 82.7 sits far above the national figure of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16.9 supports a culture where strong outcomes are the norm rather than the exception.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.59%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
- English as additional language
- 25.3%
- Free school meals
- 3.6%
Schools nearby
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester, South West
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester, South West
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester, South West
The Crypt School
Gloucester, South West
Stroud High School
Stroud, South West
Marling School
Stroud, South West
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A grammar school operating at the very top of the state sector, where Outstanding judgements and near-universal exam success speak for themselves. Competition for its 150 places is fierce, and the 11+ rewards thorough preparation.
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Pate's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.