The Richard Pate School
URN: 115801 • Cheltenham GL53 9RP
Overview
- Name
- The Richard Pate School
- URN
- 115801
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert MacDonald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01242522086
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southern Road, Cheltenham GL53 9RP
Summary
The Richard Pate School is an independent preparatory school located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, catering to boys and girls aged 3 to 11. Set on an 11-acre site, the school aims to provide a high-quality, varied education tailored to each child's needs, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stage of their academic journey. The curriculum includes specialist teaching in areas such as art, science, and languages, fostering a love of learning and personal growth.
The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, where respect, good manners, and fair play are fundamental values. Older students often mentor younger ones, enhancing the supportive environment. The Richard Pate School also focuses on pastoral care, ensuring that children feel safe and valued, with staff readily available to address any concerns.
In recent years, the school has achieved notable success in preparing students for grammar school entry, with many children gaining places at top institutions. Families are encouraged to visit the school during open mornings to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, where respect, good manners, and fair play are fundamental values. Older students often mentor younger ones, enhancing the supportive environment. The Richard Pate School also focuses on pastoral care, ensuring that children feel safe and valued, with staff readily available to address any concerns.
In recent years, the school has achieved notable success in preparing students for grammar school entry, with many children gaining places at top institutions. Families are encouraged to visit the school during open mornings to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
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- CALENDAR (calendar)
- NEWS (calendar)
- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (72.7)
- Belmont School (64.5)
- Battledown Centre for Children and Families (60.9)
- University of Gloucestershire (58.7)
- Bettridge School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 310
- Pupils
- 296
- Boys
- 144
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1955-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 296 | 144 | 152 | 310 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 157 | 145 | 310 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 289 | 155 | 134 | 310 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 289 | 155 | 134 | 310 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 298 | 160 | 138 | 310 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 295 | 158 | 137 | 310 |
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