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Schools in Gloucestershire

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

28 postcode districts in Gloucestershire. 304 state-funded schools listed. Plus 33 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in Gloucestershire

This page lists 28 postcode districts in Gloucestershire. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list — state-funded and independent — with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Gloucestershire we currently show 304 state-funded schools in 28 districts (248 primary, 41 secondary, 15 other phase). We also list 25 independent (fees usually apply) and 8 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Gloucestershire right now include GL2 (27 schools), GL7 (26 schools), GL51 (22 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Gloucestershire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

  • 248Primary
  • 41Secondary
  • 15Other
  • 28Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Gloucestershire

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Gloucestershire

How many schools does School Checker list in Gloucestershire?
We list 304 state-funded schools across 28 postcode districts in Gloucestershire (248 primary, 41 secondary, 15 other phase). Plus 33 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Gloucestershire admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?
A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Gloucestershire is split into 28 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Gloucestershire?
Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include GL2 (27 schools), GL7 (26 schools), GL51 (22 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Gloucestershire before you apply.
Where does the data for Gloucestershire schools come from?
School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.