Chosen Hill School

About Chosen Hill School

Chosen Hill School is a large mixed secondary in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, currently educating 1,292 pupils against a capacity of 1,490, meaning there is some headroom in its buildings. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 17.3%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 905 applications for just 215 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.21. Of those applications, 173 were first-preference choices, and 140 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while many families want a place, securing one is competitive. The school has a non-selective admissions policy and no religious character, so oversubscription is managed through standard local authority criteria. With a sixth form on site and a broad age range from 11 to 18, it serves as a full through-school option for families in the area.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 rated it Good across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. Its Progress 8 score of -0.13 is described as ‘Average’ and places it 34th out of 44 secondary schools in Gloucestershire, below the local authority average of 0.19. The Attainment 8 score of 44.3 is modest, and the basics measure (a grade 4 or above in English and maths) was achieved by 65.9% of pupils, though the higher threshold of grade 5 or above drops to 44.1%. At A-level, the school’s value-added score of -0.26 is rated ‘Below average’, with students averaging a C- grade per entry. The proportion achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects is just 4.5%. These results place the school in the bottom 50 nationally by Progress 8, though it ranks in the 62nd percentile within the South West region.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a theatre, sixth form centre, astro turf, and science labs, plus sports such as swimming, rugby, and gymnastics. Its SEND provisions cover eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder and speech, language and communication needs, and 27% of parents responding to the Parent View survey said their child has SEND. Of those, 87% agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. Parent satisfaction is generally high: 92% would recommend the school, and 94% agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy. The school runs a wide selection of clubs from Model UN to Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Given its oversubscription and strong local reputation, this is a school that suits families seeking a large, inclusive secondary with a busy extracurricular programme, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to look at nearby grammar schools like Pate’s, 4.3 km away.

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