Sir Thomas Rich's School

URN: 115717 • Gloucester GL2 0LF

Overview

Name
Sir Thomas Rich's School
URN
115717
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ian Kellie (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Oakleaze, Gloucester GL2 0LF

Summary

Sir Thomas Rich's School is a community boys' secondary school located in Gloucester, with a capacity of 777 students. Founded in 1666, the school maintains a strong academic focus, admitting 150 boys into Year 7 each year. The school prides itself on its ethos of high standards, personal development, and a supportive environment, fostering intellectual curiosity and leadership skills among its students.

The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating core knowledge with extracurricular opportunities that promote teamwork and character development. The school emphasizes the importance of kindness, respect, and exceptional behaviour, encouraging students to take pride in their achievements and school traditions.

Pastoral care is a key priority, with a commitment to knowing each student as an individual, which helps build self-confidence and resilience. Sir Thomas Rich's School aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for fulfilling lives beyond school, creating a strong sense of community and belonging among its pupils.

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Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
777
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2010-09-30
Last Ofsted
2007-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 777
2024-09-11 777
2023-09-11 777
2022-09-11 777
2021-09-11 777
2020-09-11 777

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