Ofsted school ratings in Gloucestershire
In Gloucestershire (South West), 136 of 155 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.7%. That is 0.6 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 9
- Good
- 127
- Requires improvement
- 18
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 155
- rank 87/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Gloucestershire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Gloucestershire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 9 | 5.8% |
| Good | 127 | 81.9% |
| Requires improvement | 18 | 11.6% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 0.6% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Gloucestershire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 110 | 16 | 1 | 87.1% |
| Secondary | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 94.4% |
| Special | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Luton87.9%
- Birmingham87.9%
- Nottingham87.8%
- Nottinghamshire87.3%
- Cambridgeshire87.3%
- Redcar and Cleveland87.1%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Gloucestershire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 136 of 155 graded state-funded schools in Gloucestershire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Gloucestershire have?
- Gloucestershire has 9 schools rated Outstanding and 127 rated Good, out of 155 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Gloucestershire?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Gloucestershire, and 18 rated Requires improvement, out of 155 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Gloucestershire?
- By phase in Gloucestershire: 87.1% of 132 primary schools; 94.4% of 18 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Gloucestershire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Gloucestershire ranks 87 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.