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Pate's Grammar School
Outstandinggraded 05/03/2024Ages 11–181,288 pupilsFaithNone
Pate's Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Cheltenham, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 1,288 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/03/2024, Pate's Grammar School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1), an average Attainment 8 score of 83.7 and 99% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cheltenham can view Pate's Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 05/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 882.7
England avg 45.1 · was 83.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1
Grade 5+ English & maths99%
England avg 45% · was 99% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths100%
England avg 65% · was 99% in 2023/24
EBacc entry70%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score7.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)A
APS per entry 50.8
A-level grade (best 3)A
APS best 3: 51.0
AAB or better71%
Retention100%
Value added+0.15
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake5.0%
Free school meals5.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled108%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.3%
Attendance95.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence12.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cheltenham
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