Gloucestershire
St Edward's School
GCSE results 2026: every Gloucestershire school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Bursaries and scholarships
A: We offer a range of scholarships for 11+, 13+, and 16+ entry to recognise talent and potential. A limited number of means-tested bursaries are also available…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Scholars become part of our dedicated Scholarship Programme, designed to stretch and inspire them beyond the classroom.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
A: We offer a range of scholarships for 11+, 13+, and 16+ entry to recognise talent and potential.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 49 | 44.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 41 | 38.5 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 50 | 46.2 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 65 | 43.7 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 51 | 45.2 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 2.3 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Gloucestershire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 115794 |
| Local authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmistress Anna Sandford-Squires |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | GL53 8EY |
| Pupils | 257 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY
www.stedwards.co.uk1242388555| DfE number | 6032 |
| UKPRN | 10008509 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1958 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |