Westgate, Gloucester: Schools
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Westgate has a solid mix of schools nearby. There's 1 primary school within the neighbourhood itself, plus strong secondary provision. Primary results across the wider area are mixed, so it's worth checking catchment areas carefully.
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is in Westgate and rated Good by Ofsted. It's a voluntary controlled state school where 73% of pupils met expected standards in reading, writing and maths — well above many local peers.
For secondary, The Crypt School stands out. It's rated Outstanding and had 98% of pupils achieving strong passes in English and maths in 2024-25. Denmark Road High School is also rated Good with similarly strong results.
Ribston Hall High School and Linden Primary are both rated Good. A few primaries nearby — including Calton, Widden, and St James' — are rated Requires Improvement, so check catchment areas before deciding.
If you're after independent education, The King's School offers all-through provision from early years to sixth form. The University of Gloucester's city campus is also close by.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Gloucestershire Academy of MusicBarbican Road, Gloucester, GL1 2JF
- Hempsted Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary ControlledAnglicanCapacity: 210Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Mar 202373% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)GL2 5LH+44 1452 523567www.hempsted.gloucs.sch.uk
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