Schools in CHELTENHAM
71 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pate's Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The High School Leckhampton Free schools | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winchcombe School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Academy sponsor led | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Balcarras School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cleeve School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pittville School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Cotswold Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (46)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hesters Way Primary School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Andoversford Primary School Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Benhall Infant School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charlton Kings Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Coberley Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dunalley Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gardners Lane Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Glenfall Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gotherington Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Grangefield Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Isbourne Valley School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Lakeside Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Northleach Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Rowanfield Infant School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rowanfield Junior School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Sherborne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Springbank Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Swindon Village Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Temple Guiting Church of England School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Rissington School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Warden Hill Primary School Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Withington Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| Woodmancote School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Gretton Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oakwood Primary School Foundation school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cold Aston Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Greatfield Park Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Naunton Park Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shurdington Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service Pupil referral unit | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Battledown School Academy special converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| Bettridge School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Lift Crescent View Academy special sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | — |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 1–11 | — |
| Belmont School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–16 | — |
| Berkhampstead School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Cheltenham College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Dean Close Airthrie Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Dean Close School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 12–19 | — |
| National Star College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| St Edward's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| The Richard Pate School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| University of Gloucestershire Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.