Pate's Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pate's Grammar School.

Cheltenham, GL510HG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
76.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.3%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Princess Elizabeth Way
Cheltenham, GL510HG
Phone
1242523169
Website
patesgs.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136353
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG
Website
http://www.patesgs.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,220 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,251
Free School Meals
3.2% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
229 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
73.2 (+53.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.3 (+47.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
83.7 (+44.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.0 (5.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,251 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(70 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(66 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(116 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Patebit tum quod Latuit"

Nurturing Excellence Embracing Challenge Supporting Each Other Shaping the Future

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Dr James Richardson emphasizes high academic expectations with extensive support, a campus described as having acres of sports fields and state-of-the-art facilities, and a culture of inclusivity. The school is presented as one of the country’s best performing at A Level and GCSE, with a strong emphasis on opportunities, Ofsted recognition for activity during lunch and after school, and a motto inviting engagement with Pate’s. The message conveys pride in history and a forward-looking vision.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Swimming Gala (House event) House Art House Drama House Chess House Public Speaking House Music

Sports

Hockey

Facilities

acres of sports fields state-of-the-art facilities campus

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: in Years 7–9 students study Art, Computing, Drama, English, two languages from French, German and Mandarin (Spanish starts in Year 9), Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Personal Development (including Life Skills), Physical Education and Games, PTE (Religious Education) and Science. Tuesday afternoons (TPM) provide enrichment activities such as climbing, origami, bushcraft, etc. Key Stage 4: core curriculum of English Literature, English Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics; students choose four option subjects from Art, Business, Computing, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Mandarin, Music, Philosophy/Theology and Ethics (PTE), Physical Education, Spanish, plus non-examined subjects like Personal Development Curriculum (PDC), Technology & Design, Core PTE and Games. Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form): four A Level subjects typically at start (with some taking five in exceptional cases), plus an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) programme that supports progression to university or other pathways; a wide range of enrichment and super-curricular activities is offered. Sixth Form subjects currently on offer include Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English, French, Geography, German, History, Maths, Further Maths, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Politics and Spanish.

SEND Provision

SEND Team acts as a bridge between academic and pastoral care by supporting early-identification and appropriate support. Students identified as having SEND are supported on to the Gloucestershire SEND Graduated Pathway with a Student Support Passport; EHCPs are reviewed annually; Access Arrangements for exams can be arranged; collaboration with external agencies and the Local Authority as appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 entry uses GL Assessment entrance test; main registration window for 2026 entry closed; the test provider for Year 7 entry is GL Assessment with familiarisation materials available; In-Year admissions are tested if a place becomes available; Appeals process available; Sixth Form admissions have a separate process.

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