Sir Thomas Rich's School
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Grammar SchoolGloucestershire, South West26 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.9:1

Healthy

About Sir Thomas Rich's School

Sir Thomas Rich's School is a high-achieving grammar school in Gloucester where academically able pupils thrive in a culture of self-discipline, respect and genuine enthusiasm for learning. Teachers share their subject expertise with passion and clarity, challenging pupils to make connections between ideas and progress confidently to more complex concepts. The school offers an impressive enrichment programme, from philosophy and debate clubs to Duke of Edinburgh awards, with older pupils acting as mentors to younger students. With exceptional examination results and strong support for university applications and apprenticeships, pupils leave exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,249

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 10 June 2021

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

77.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

98.7%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,249 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1Healthy
Consortium
Gloucestershire

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
No catchment area - pupils from anywhere in Gloucestershire and beyond can apply
Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

4.8%

Free School Meals

15.9%

English as Additional Language

0.88%

EHCP

3.84%

SEN Support

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