Best Private Schools in Cheltenham
9 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheltenham, 9 independent schools (5.7% of total) provide education to 4,103 pupils, making up a significant proportion of schools in the area.
- Cheltenham's independent schools have 100.0% Good or Outstanding ratings, with 1 school rated Outstanding and none rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate out of 1 inspected.
- The independent schools in Cheltenham have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 18.1% have special educational needs.
- Pupils in Cheltenham's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 44.03 and 28.3% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, reflecting varied academic performance.
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
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Pupils280
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Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Absence–
Pupils258
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Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Absence–
Pupils1,178
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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
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Pupils833
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Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL51 6QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
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Absence–
Pupils446
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Dean Close School
Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
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Absence–
Pupils499
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St Edward's School
Cheltenham, GL53 8EY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Absence–
Pupils257
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 private schools in Cheltenham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheltenham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 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.