There are 40 schools in Cheltenham (excluding independent schools), including 28 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Cheltenham has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and 1 with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Cheltenham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Cheltenham
| Total Schools | 40 |
| Total Pupils | 15,334 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.55 |
| Median Free School Meals | 16% |
The median school in Cheltenham has 16% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 53rd highest figure in Gloucestershire. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 6 of Cheltenham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Cheltenham is 19.55 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 63rd highest ratio in Gloucestershire, and the 584th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
For teen mothers, there are an unknown number of places available (data quality standards vary) from the single school providing places for teen mothers.
Primaries
28
11% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
6
33% Outstanding • 50% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Cheltenham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 21 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and good - about 29% and 18% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Cheltenham's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhall Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Charlton Kings Infants' School | 3–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Good |
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| Charlton Kings Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 372 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 220 |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | ||
| Dunalley Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Gardners Lane Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Glenfall Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Gloucester Road Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Low |
Very low |
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| Greatfield Park Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Hesters Way Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Lakeside Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 570 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| Naunton Park Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 405 |
Outstanding |
High |
High |
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| Oakwood Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Rowanfield Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Low |
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| Rowanfield Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Springbank Primary Academy | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
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| St James' Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | ||
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 203 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | ||
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 240 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Swindon Village Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Warden Hill Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
Most of Cheltenham's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very high - about 33% and 33% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 17% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Cheltenham's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham | 11–19 yrs | 1,150 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Balcarras School | 11–18 yrs | 1,359 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | 11–18 yrs | 1,958 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Pate's Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,220 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Pittville School | 11–16 yrs | 875 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| The High School Leckhampton | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Most of Cheltenham's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |
Most of Cheltenham's schools with teen mother places have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service | 4–19 yrs | 30 |
Outstanding |