Grammar schools
You will need to contact your preferred grammar school direct to find out how to apply or for results of any tests
Key dates
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From noon 1st June 2019 to noon on 30th June 2019 |
Online registration period for Grammar Entrance Test |
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September 2019 |
Letters sent out explaining how to apply for School/Academy places |
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From 2nd September 2019 to 31st October 2019 |
Online Secondary/High School transfer application facility open |
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Saturday 14th September 2019 |
Grammar Entrance Test Day |
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By Monday 14th October 2019 |
Grammar Test results sent to parents |
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Thursday 31st October 2019 |
Closing date for school applications |
Please also read page 6 of the Secondary School Guidance Booklet 2020/21 for further information regarding grammar school testing arrangements or contact the school direct for further information.
There are seven grammar schools in the county. Admission to Year 7 is competitive and the entrance examination will be held in September at each school for entry the following academic year.
Please visit the school websites for more information.
Parents moving into the area who wish their child to be considered for admission to a grammar school for Years 7-11 should contact the relevant school.
Cheltenham
- Pate's Grammar SchoolOpens new window (11-18 mixed)
Gloucester
- High School for GirlsOpens new window (11-16 girls, mixed 6th form)
- Ribston Hall High SchoolOpens new window (11-16 girls, mixed 6th form)
- Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolOpens new window (11-16 boys, mixed 6th form)
- The Crypt SchoolOpensewwindow (Year 7 co-ed, Years 8 – 11 boys, Sixth Form co-ed)
Stroud
- Marling SchoolOpens new window (11-18 boys)
- Stroud High SchoolOpens new window (11-18 girls)