South West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Gloucestershire
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Gloucestershire has 7 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
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Selective schools in Gloucestershire
7 schools with complete admissions guides across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereGloucester, GL1 3JN · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Marling School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereStroud, GL5 4HE · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Pate's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereCheltenham, GL51 0HG · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Ribston Hall High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereGloucester, GL1 5LE · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereGloucester, GL2 0LF · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Stroud High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereStroud, GL5 4HF · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Crypt School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereGloucester, GL2 5AE · Gloucestershire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Schools using this route7 of 7 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
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How many selective schools are listed in Gloucestershire?
The current directory lists 7 schools with selective admissions in Gloucestershire: Sir Thomas Rich's School, Pate's Grammar School, The Crypt School, Denmark Road High School, Ribston Hall High School, Stroud High School, and Marling School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Gloucestershire?
The current evidence links Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11 Plus to Gloucestershire. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Gloucestershire schools covered by one test?
Yes. For September 2027 entry, every school listed in Gloucestershire uses Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11 Plus for academic selection. The route guide lists its member schools; check each school's admissions policy for its own priority rules.
How current is the information for Gloucestershire?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 5 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Grammar schools: entrance test information for September 2027
Gloucestershire County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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