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Sir Thomas Rich's School Catchment Area

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

Sir Thomas Rich's School is a academy converter secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1249 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,249

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Sir Thomas Rich's School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Sir Thomas Rich's 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1249 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Sir Thomas Rich's School — School Information

Full address
Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
4.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136306

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If Sir Thomas Rich's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Thomas Rich's School

Is Sir Thomas Rich's School oversubscribed?

Yes — Sir Thomas Rich's School currently has 1249 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Thomas Rich's School?

Sir Thomas Rich's 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 Sir Thomas Rich's School cover?

Sir Thomas Rich's 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 Sir Thomas Rich's School?

Sir Thomas Rich's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.