Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sir Thomas Rich's is a high-achieving school where pupils thrive both academically and personally. The school combines ambitious teaching with genuine care for individual needs, providing tailored support so that all pupils - including those facing barriers to learning - achieve highly. Pupils benefit from a rich programme of enrichment activities and personal development that prepares them exceptionally well for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional academic achievement with pupils making progress well above national averages and attaining very highly across all subjects
- Strong culture of self-discipline, respect and pride with excellent behaviour and high attendance across all pupil groups
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with passionate teaching that deeply engages pupils and removes barriers to learning
- Robust inclusive systems ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs achieve highly
- Impressive enrichment programme with high participation in clubs and activities that develop confidence and resilience
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Female lead society, philosophy club, politics club, debate club, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, jazz ensemble, rugby, house pantomime, maths club, law club, debating societies
Sir Thomas Rich's School is a high-achieving secondary school where pupils progress significantly well through a well-ordered, ambitious curriculum and consistently attain very highly in examinations. The school has an open culture of safeguarding, strong attendance and behaviour, and provides excellent personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
6.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
44
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
1,240 pupils
1,150 capacity
90 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gloucester
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,972
Applications
6,678
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.72762%
Overall absence
9.64467%
Persistent absence
788
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Longlevens Infant School
Longlevens Junior School
Elmbridge Primary School
Innsworth Infant School
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Innsworth Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hillview Primary School
Longford Park Primary Academy
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