- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 415
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Schools in GL51
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 45 schools and nurseries
In short: GL51 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 17 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 23 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4517 primary · 8 secondary · 23 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL51 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL51
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in GL51
17 in GL51, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Top Secondary Schools in GL51
8 in GL51, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
213 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1682.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
237 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 759
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham, GL51 3EF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
276 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,846
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Nurseries in GL51
23 in GL51, highest Ofsted grade first
Cherry Blossom Pre School
Cheltenham, GL51 7JY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Foxcubs Day Nursery
Cheltenham, GL51 6SA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery
Cheltenham, GL51 9JW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL51
5 in GL51, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
213 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1682.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham, GL51 3EF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
276 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,846
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
123 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Special Schools in GL51
2 in GL51. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Belmont School
Cheltenham, GL51 3AT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Bettridge School
Cheltenham, GL51 3AT · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.1%
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.5
Private Schools in GL51
2 in GL51. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL51 6QS · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Dean Close School
Cheltenham, GL51 6HE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 488
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL51, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good28
- Not graded yet13
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every GL51 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL51 has 45 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in GL51
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about GL51
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL51?
GL51 has 45 schools, including 17 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 23 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GL51?
The highest-ranked schools in GL51 on Eduscope are Pate's Grammar School, The High School Leckhampton, Warden Hill Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in GL51?
There are 2 independent schools in GL51. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in GL51 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in GL51?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 45 schools in GL51 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.