Ribston Hall High School is a selective

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, England, for girls between the ages of 11 and 18. It was founded in 1921.

Admissions

It also has a sixth form for both girls and boys. It is situated south of Gloucester city centre on Stroud Road ( B4072), between Linden and Tredworth, a few hundred metres west of the

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History

It was known as High School for Girls, Ribston Hall. It became a grant maintained school in April 1990. In 1886 Ribston Hall was known as The Ladies' College.

Houses

Students are divided into four

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Notable former pupils

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, member of

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References

External links

Ribston Hall High School
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