Best Schools in Cheltenham
158 schools in Cheltenham
Key Facts
- Cheltenham has a total of 158 schools, with 93.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Cheltenham's primary schools saw 58.4% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 16,513 pupils across 62 primary schools.
- In Cheltenham's 9 secondary schools, 59.9% of pupils achieved grade 5+ in English and maths, with a Progress 8 score of 0.42, outperforming the national average of 0.00.
- Cheltenham's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.13, with 14.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and £7,466 spent per pupil, slightly above the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Cheltenham
87 nurseries in Cheltenham
Top Primary Schools in Cheltenham
62 primary schools in Cheltenham
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
BS
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,178
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils833
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Cheltenham
9 secondary schools in Cheltenham
The High School Leckhampton
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils578
PG
Pate's Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL51 0HG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+1.01
Attainment 883.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,288
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL51 3EF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.44
Attainment 849.2
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,862
Balcarras School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.83
Attainment 862.4
Eng+Maths89%
Pupils1,429
Top Independent Schools in Cheltenham
9 independent schools in Cheltenham
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
BS
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,178
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils833
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheltenham has 158 schools, including 62 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 87 nurseries, 9 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheltenham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,949 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.