Sir Thomas Rich's School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar school in Gloucester, Sir Thomas Rich's draws applicants from across Gloucestershire as part of the county's grammar schools consortium. With around 1,249 pupils against a capacity of 1,150, it is a large and full school, a sign of how sought-after its places are. Ofsted rated it Good overall in its most recent inspection, with behaviour judged Outstanding. The intake is academically able and broadly settled, with a relatively low proportion of pupils on free school meals and a notable share speaking English as an additional language.
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
77.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 6 October 2021
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks, as is typical of a selective grammar. The average Attainment 8 score of 77.2 is far ahead of 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%. The sixth form was also rated Good by Ofsted. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 17.9 is fairly standard for a large school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.84%
- EHC plans
- 0.88%
- English as additional language
- 15.9%
- Free school meals
- 4.8%
Schools nearby
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester, South West
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester, South West
The Crypt School
Gloucester, South West
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham, South West
Stroud High School
Stroud, South West
Marling School
Stroud, South West
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A high-performing boys' grammar where strong results meet outstanding behaviour. Families will need to navigate the GL Assessment 11+ in English, Maths and reasoning to compete for one of 150 places.
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Sir Thomas Rich's 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.