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  • Pate's Grammar School
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  • Dean Close School
  • St Edward's School, Cheltenham
  • Balcarras School
  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Cheltenham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Cheltenham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Cheltenham

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1CHELTENHAM
#29England

Pate's Grammar School

Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,251 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 319 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2CHELTENHAM
#57England

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
851 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7CHELTENHAM
#868England

The Cotswold Academy

The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,472 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School240 offers / 437 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3CHELTENHAM
#329England

Cheltenham College

Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,174 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#4CHELTENHAM
#391England

Dean Close School

Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
519 pupils
Mixed
12-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#5CHELTENHAM
#432England

St Edward's School, Cheltenham

Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
280 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6CHELTENHAM
#529England

Balcarras School

East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,422 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School185 offers / 734 applications
Subscription: 4.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8CHELTENHAM
#1,636England

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,828 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School291 offers / 748 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9CHELTENHAM
#1,655England

Cleeve School

Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE
Gloucestershire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,773 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School306 offers / 615 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Cheltenham

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Neighbourhoods in Cheltenham

Bayshill is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Cheltenham Ladies' College#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Bishops Cleeve is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Cleeve SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cleeve School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bourton-on-the-Water is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Cotswold AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Cotswold Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Charlton Kings is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Cheltenham CollegeIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#5St Edward's School, CheltenhamIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
#6Balcarras SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Cheltenham College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Edward's School, Cheltenham#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Balcarras School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hesters Way is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Pate's Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Pate's Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Leckhampton is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe High School LeckhamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The High School LeckhamptonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Montpellier is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Dean Close SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Dean Close School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 12-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Pittville is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Pittville SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Pittville School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Up Hatherley is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12All Saints' Academy, CheltenhamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Warden Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form CentreStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Winchcombe is a popular residential pocket within the Cheltenham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cheltenham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Winchcombe SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Winchcombe School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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