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Sir Thomas Rich's School catchment area
Gloucester · boys grammar school · ages 11 to 18
Admissions
Super-selective
(no catchment)
(no catchment)
Intake
Boys · ages 11 to 18
11+ test
Gloucestershire 11+ (GL, VR+NVR+num)
Year 7 places
150
Location
Gloucester, Gloucs
Catchment, explained
How catchment works at Sir Thomas Rich's School
Pass qualifying standard; then looked-after, Pupil Premium, then all other boys ranked by test marks; closest-distance tie-break.
Check every priority category in the school's current policy. A qualifying score on its own does not promise an offer.
Grammar schools near Gloucester
Gloucs
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Applying
Sitting the 11+ for Sir Thomas Rich's School
1
Read the rules
Check Sir Thomas Rich's School's admissions information for the current priority categories, address rules and entry year.
2
Register for the test
Find the current Gloucestershire 11+ (GL, VR+NVR+num) instructions and deadline from the school, consortium or local authority. Registration routes can differ.
3
Apply for a place
Submit your secondary school preferences by your local authority's deadline. A qualifying test result makes your child eligible; it is not an offer.
FAQs
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Sir Thomas Rich's School catchment, your questions answered
Does Sir Thomas Rich's School have a catchment area?+
No catchment; boys are ranked purely by Gloucestershire entrance-test marks, with distance only as a tie-break.
How are places allocated at Sir Thomas Rich's School?+
Pass qualifying standard; then looked-after, Pupil Premium, then all other boys ranked by test marks; closest-distance tie-break. Check the school's current admissions information before applying.
What test does my child need to take?+
Sir Thomas Rich's School lists Gloucestershire 11+ (GL, VR+NVR+num) as its entrance test. Check its current registration instructions and dates before making plans.
How many Year 7 places does Sir Thomas Rich's School offer?+
The published admission number in our source data is 150. Confirm the number for your child's entry year in the school's current policy.
Does passing the entrance test guarantee a place?+
No. Meeting the qualifying standard makes a child eligible for consideration. Offers then follow the school's published priority and oversubscription rules.
Practise the subjects this test uses
Pip offers short maths, English and reasoning practice. Check Sir Thomas Rich's School's current test subjects before choosing what to work on.
Admissions details can change each year. Check Sir Thomas Rich's School's published information and your local authority's current arrangements before applying. The map shows nearby schools; it does not predict an offer.