Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West · GL1 5LE
A selective girls' grammar school in Gloucester, Ribston Hall combines strong academic results with a settled, mid-sized community of around 906 pupils. With capacity for 1,000, the school has a little room to grow but is comfortably established at its current size. Entry at 11 is competitive, with 150 places offered each year through the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools consortium. The intake reflects a degree of local diversity, with around 13% of pupils speaking English as an additional language.
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 906
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.2
- Location
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- http://www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Gloucestershire Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
18 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
67.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
91%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results here sit well above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 67.7 considerably outstrips the national average of 46.9, and 91% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 19.2 is typical for the state sector, and the school's selective intake clearly underpins its strong outcomes.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.44%
- English as additional language
- 13.2%
- Free school meals
- 7.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A high-achieving girls' grammar for families confident their daughter can meet the demands of competitive 11+ entry across four assessed subjects.
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Ribston Hall High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ribston Hall High School located?
Ribston Hall High School is located at Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE.
What type of school is Ribston Hall High School?
Ribston Hall High School is a state grammar school in South West.
What subjects does Ribston Hall High School test in the 11+?
Ribston Hall High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Ribston Hall High School use for the 11+?
Ribston Hall High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Ribston Hall High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Ribston Hall High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Ribston Hall High School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 18 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Ribston Hall High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Ribston Hall High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Ribston Hall High School belong to?
Ribston Hall High School is part of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Ribston Hall High School offer?
Ribston Hall High School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Ribston Hall High School?
Ribston Hall High School has approximately 906 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.