Is Sir Thomas Rich's School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 December 2025 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir Thomas Rich's School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir Thomas Rich's School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 75.2 (England: 46.2). 96.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir Thomas Rich's School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir Thomas Rich's School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

Local ranking3rd of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1150

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 9 December 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 December 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 75.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 96.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 98.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 155

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 99.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 71.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

44.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

44.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

234

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 32.5% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 463

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1249
Boys: 1092 (88%)
Girls: 148 (12%)
Capacity: 1150 (108% full)
SEND: 4.7%
FSM Eligible: 5.2%
EAL: 15.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 3.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 69.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,119/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 55.4%
Asian Indian: 16.3%
Asian Other: 6.0%
White Other: 4.0%
Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.1%
Asian Pakistani: 2.9%
Asian Chinese: 2.9%

55.4%

White British

16.3%

Asian Indian

6.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01452338400

mtl@strs.org.uk

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Oakleaze

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136306
UKPRN: 10031578
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: SIR THOMAS RICH'S SCHOOL

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