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Ribston Hall High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ribston Hall High School is a academy converter secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 906 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

906

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Ribston Hall High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Ribston Hall High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Gloucestershire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Ribston Hall High School — School Information

Full address
Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136767

Other Secondary Schools in Gloucester

If Ribston Hall High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ribston Hall High School

Is Ribston Hall High School oversubscribed?

Ribston Hall High School is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ribston Hall High School?

Ribston Hall High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Gloucestershire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Ribston Hall High School cover?

Ribston Hall High School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ribston Hall High School?

Ribston Hall High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.