The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 77.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
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
77.2
33.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
56.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- SIR THOMAS RICH'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Matthew Lynch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLonglevens Infant School
Primary · 335m away
Longlevens Junior School
Primary · 586m away
Elmbridge Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Innsworth Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Innsworth Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Milestone School
Special school · 1.5km away
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Thomas Rich's School a selective school?
Yes. Sir Thomas Rich's 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.
How many pupils attend Sir Thomas Rich's School?
Sir Thomas Rich's School currently has 1,249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Thomas Rich's School take?
Sir Thomas Rich's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Thomas Rich's School?
Sir Thomas Rich's School is in Gloucester, GL2 0LF, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Thomas Rich's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Thomas Rich's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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