Located in Cheltenham, Pate's Grammar School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Pate's Grammar School currently has around 1288 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.1%. indian pupils make up about 29.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 97% who stay in school sixth forms and 1% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG
Website: http://www.patesgs.org/
Telephone: 01242523169
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Dr James Richardson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 136353

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1220
Number of Pupils: 1288
Number of Boys: 683
Number of Girls: 605

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 12% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.10%503
Indian29.10%375
Other Mixed8.50%110
Other White6.70%86
Chinese3.70%48
Other Asian2.90%37
African2.40%31
White and Asian2.20%28
Pakistani1.70%22
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%16
Bangladeshi1.10%14
Unclassified0.60%8
White and Black African0.40%5
Irish0.20%3
White and Black Caribbean0.10%1
Other Black0.10%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.90)
Of the 154 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 126 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.90
Town average
0.42
Local authority average
0.46
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
81%
Town average
25%
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
99%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
82.5
Town average
47.1
Local authority average
45.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
8.0
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ
3out of 4 455 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ
- not rated 455 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hesters Way Primary School
Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES
3out of 4 601 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hesters Way Junior School
DILL Avenue , GL51 0ES
- not rated 601 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hesters Way Infants' School
DILL Avenue , GL51 0ES
- not rated 601 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cheltenham Kingsmead
Howell Road , GL51 0ED
- not rated 932 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH
3out of 4 998 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College
Arle Road , GL51 8LE
- not rated 1,355 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School
St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH
- not rated 1,481 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The St George's Centre
Alstone Lane , GL51 8HH
- not rated 1,482 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE
- not rated 1,854 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School
Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS
- not rated 1,923 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dean Close Airthrie
27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY
- not rated 2,183 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.