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St Edward's School

Other independent school · Cheltenham, GL53 8EY

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#442 of 2,536

Better than 82% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils224
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Anna Sandford-Squires
Local authorityGloucestershire
Opened01 Jan 1958
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115794.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolGloucestershireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.44.450.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%70.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%52.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 449--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolGloucestershireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.71, better than England, better than Gloucestershire36.2835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels39.31, better than England, better than Gloucestershire36.8335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better17.6%, similar to England, similar to Gloucestershire20.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.42, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study35--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils224
Girls117
Boys107
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.98
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.91.2%
Higher education61.8%
Employment29.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St Edward's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryCharlton Kings Infants' SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miNot applicableAshley Manor Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryNaunton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryCharlton Kings Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miSecondaryBalcarras SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimaryHoly Apostles' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryGlenfall Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miNot applicableCheltenham CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.9 miNot applicableThe Richard Pate SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about St Edward's School

How does St Edward's School rank in England?

St Edward's School ranks 442 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 82% of schools).

What are St Edward's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Edward's School was B, and 17.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Edward's School?

St Edward's School has 224 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does St Edward's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St Edward's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.