Sir Thomas Rich's School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
HealthyAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
1,249
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 10 June 2021
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
77.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
98.7%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
4.8%
Free School Meals
15.9%
English as Additional Language
0.88%
EHCP
3.84%
SEN Support