Grammar schools in Gloucestershire

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial Team

Gloucestershire 11+: the test
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test (GL Assessment)
Written by GL Assessment
Checked, source: Pate's Grammar School, checked 9 Oct 2026
Gloucestershire 11+: how places are given
By rank, no pass mark
Each school uses the test scores and its own admission arrangements.

In short

The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools (G7)Gloucestershire: Consortium nameChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: The seven Gloucestershire Grammar Schools (G7) have appointed Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) as their new admissions test provider for entry to Year 7 from 2028 onwardsView the official source are Denmark Road High School, Marling School, Pate's Grammar School, Ribston Hall High School, Sir Thomas Rich's School, Stroud High School and The Crypt SchoolGloucestershire: Member schoolsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Denmark Road High School, Gloucester www.denmarkroad.org | Marling School | www.marling.school | Pate’s Grammar School | www.patesgs.org | Ribston Hall High School | www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk | Sir Thomas Rich’s School | www.strschool.co.uk | Stroud High School | www.stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk | The Crypt School | www.cryptschool.orgView the official source. All 7Gloucestershire: School countChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: The Entrance Tests are the same for all seven grammar schools in Gloucestershire and are sat on the same day.View the official source use one shared test, run by the seven G7 grammar schools, working togetherGloucestershire: Test administratorChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Rich's is part of the G7 group, seven grammar schools in the county who work together to administrate the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Admission Test for entry to Year 7.View the official source. Children now in Year 6 sat the GL AssessmentGloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test (GL Assessment): Test providerChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School.The source says: The test provider for the entrance test for entry into Year 7 in September 2027 will be GL Assessment.View the official source version on Saturday 12 September 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: The Entrance Test will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026.View the official source, with results due mid-October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Mid-October 2026 – results emailed to parentsView the official source. Their council deadline is Saturday 31 October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 31 October 2026 – deadline to complete the LA Common Application FormView the official source. Children now in Year 5 will sit a new test from FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise)Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test (FSCE: Adventure, Beacon, Compass): Test providerChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Following the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools announcement earlier this year (see below), the test provider will be Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE).View the official source: the test moves from September of Year 6 to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5, from summer 2027 for September 2028 entryGloucestershire: Test move to year5Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: As part of the new arrangements, the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools have also taken the decision to move the test date from September of Year 6 to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5. This will reduce pressure on pupils beginning Year 6, and provide families with earlier results.View the official source. Their next date is the registration opening, Monday 8 February 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration opensChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source.

The schools

Schools in Gloucestershire

The Gloucestershire 11+, step by step

Listed A to Z by school name.

Denmark Road High SchoolGirls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Marling SchoolBoys
No distance published
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Pate’s Grammar SchoolBoys and girls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Ribston Hall High SchoolGirls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Sir Thomas Rich’s SchoolBoys
No distance published
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155 places, 2027 entry
Stroud High SchoolGirls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
The Crypt SchoolBoys and girls
No distance published
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155 places, 2027 entry

How places are given in Gloucestershire

There is no single pass mark. Instead, a child must meet the qualifying standard (and any other criteria) of each grammar school to be considered for a place thereGloucestershire: Qualifying ruleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: For each grammar school you must meet the qualifying standard and any other criteria as stipulated in its admissions policy to be eligible to be considered for a place.View the official source. The standard is Set by each school after results are knownGloucestershire: Qualifying standard timingChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Ribston Hall High School.The source says: The qualifying standard is not a pre-defined pass mark but is set after the test is taken and the results are known.View the official source. A result tells you whether the child has met the qualifying standard (not an offer of a place)Gloucestershire: Results contentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Results Whether or not your child has met the qualifying standard – PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF A PLACE but should help you to make your decision about preferences on your CAF.View the official source.

Which schools see the result is your choice: parents choose at registration which G7 schools receive the result; a school that is not sent the result cannot rank the childGloucestershire: Scores shared withChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: There is a facility to share your child’s result with more than one Gloucestershire Grammar School. Please be aware that you must share your child’s result with each School at which you are interested in a place.View the official source. For pupil premium children, parents must say on the test registration form if the child is eligible for pupil premium; the test centre checks eligibilityGloucestershire: Registration flagChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: You must indicate on the test registration form if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium. The Allocated Test Centre will confirm your child’s eligibility by making appropriate enquiries through your child’s primary school and/or the Local Authority.View the official source.

Which council handles your application

Gloucestershire LA allocates under its Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.Gloucestershire: Allocation byChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: All offers of places at Gloucestershire Secondary Schools are allocated by the Local ... Authority under the Local Authority Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.View the official source If you live in another county, you apply through your own council. The online form allows 5Gloucestershire: Caf preferencesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Up to 5 preferences may be expressed for secondary schools in Gloucestershire on ... the CAF. Schools are not advised of preference order.View the official source preferences. For 2027 entry, offers come on Monday 1 March 2027Gloucestershire 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 1 March 2027 – national allocation day / appeals process opensView the official source. Only children who met the qualifying standard can join waiting lists.Gloucestershire: Waiting list qualifying onlyChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Children who have not met the qualifying standard (i.e. have not passed the test) are unable to join the waiting list.View the official source

Where to find the dates

For 2028 entry, registration runs from Monday 8 February 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration opensChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source to Friday 19 March 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration closesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source, and the test is on Saturday 3 July 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry into Year 7 in September 2028 will take place on Saturday 3 July 2027.View the official source. Results follow in October 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Results: October 2027View the official source, before the council deadline of Sunday 31 October 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 31 October 2027 – deadline to complete the LA Common Application FormView the official source. Our Gloucestershire dates page keeps both years side by side, and the Gloucestershire 11+ guide explains the new papers.