Pate's Grammar School

About Pate's Grammar School

Pate's Grammar School is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,288 pupils on roll. It is part of PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 82.4 (2025/26). 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,288 / 1,220 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HG

Phone

01242523169

Headteacher

James Richardson

Website

http://www.patesgs.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pate's Grammar School?

Pate's Grammar School is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Pate's Grammar School have?

Pate's Grammar School has 1,288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pate's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Pate's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Pate's Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pate's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 82.4 in 2025/26.

Is Pate's Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pate's Grammar School is part of PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Pate's Grammar School?

Pate's Grammar School is located at Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HG.