An outstanding independent day prep school for girls and boys aged 3-11, set on the outskirts of Cheltenham.

Preparing for the Future

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Richard Pate School. Our aim is to offer a high quality, varied and stimulating education, appropriate to the needs of each child so they are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

Our recent 11+ results have demonstrated the academic success of our children in securing places at a variety of destinations. The school benefits from specialist areas including the Library, Art room, Science Laboratory, Languages room and 11 acres of sports fields and woodland. We would enjoy the opportunity to meet you and show you why we believe The Richard Pate School provides the ideal foundation for your child’s education.

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A Love of Learning

A Love of Learning

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A Love of Learning

A Love of Learning

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Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

SPORT
Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Performing Arts

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At the Richard Pate School, we successfully prepare children for Year 7 entry into the seven Gloucestershire grammars: Pate’s Grammar, Denmark Road High School for...

Year 5 Experience Day: Saturday 17th May

Saturday 17th May 2025

Does your child enjoy academic challenge? Will they be sitting the 11+ Grammar Test?

Come and join us for a Year 5 experience at The Richard Pate School and find out how they would benefit from our excellent provision. We are inviting current Year 4 children to come for a taster of life at our wonderful school. Parents are invited to join us for refreshments from 12pm, to hear more about the ways in which our specialist teachers will guide your family through the Grammar School process.

Saturday 17th May, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Open to current Year 4 children

To book a place, please email office@richardpate.co.uk or call 01242 522086.