The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.7
23.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
91%
48.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 906
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 7.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alec Waters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCalton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Linden Primary School
Primary · 595m away
Tredworth Junior School
Primary · 809m away
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 918m away
Finlay Community School
Primary · 993m away
Hatherley Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St James' Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ribston Hall High School a selective school?
Yes. Ribston Hall High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Ribston Hall High School's Ofsted rating?
Ribston Hall High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ribston Hall High School?
Ribston Hall High School currently has 906 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ribston Hall High School take?
Ribston Hall High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ribston Hall High School?
Ribston Hall High School is in Gloucester, GL1 5LE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ribston Hall High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ribston Hall High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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