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Sir Thomas Rich's School
Oakleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LF, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.2 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,249
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 1% of schools nationwide. Notably, 100% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 99% reaching grade 5 or above. While the EBacc entry percentage is relatively low at 45%, the overall academic environment appears strong, making it a solid choice for parents seeking high educational standards.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 77.2 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.9%
Asian Indian16.2%
Asian Other5.9%
White Other3.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Other1.2%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.87360, -2.20538 · GL2 0LF
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136306
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestrschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Thomas Rich's School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Thomas Rich's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2021.
Is Sir Thomas Rich's School a good school?
Sir Thomas Rich's School scores 95.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir Thomas Rich's School in GCSEs?
Sir Thomas Rich's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.2. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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