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‹ Schools in Cheltenham

Year 7 to Year 11, and sixth form

Secondary schools in Cheltenham.

There are 6 state secondary schools in Cheltenham. Last year (September 2026 entry), 5 of them gave their last places by distance, with last distances offered from 1.20 to 4.94 miles. 1 is a grammar school, where places go by the 11+ test.

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Last distances offered: September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. Results: Department for Education. Inspections: Ofsted.

The last distance offered is how far from the school the last child lived who got a place on distance. It changes every year. What it means and how to use it.

Schools, A to Z.

Grammar schools

Grammar schools choose pupils using the 11+ entrance test, so distance is not what decides most places. How grammar school places work.

All schools in a table.

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SchoolLast distanceEnglish and maths 4+PupilsOfsted
All Saints' Academy, CheltenhamCheltenham4.94 mi48%–Not as strongShort check, 2024
Balcarras SchoolCheltenham1.25 mi92%–OutstandingFull inspection, 2025
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form CentreCheltenham1.46 mi71%–GoodFull inspection, 2022
Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham–99%–OutstandingFull inspection, 2024
Pittville SchoolCheltenham2.39 mi57%–Standards keptShort check, 2025
The High School LeckhamptonCheltenham1.20 mi86%–OutstandingFull inspection, 2024

Last distance offered: Year 7, September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above, 2026, Department for Education. Pupils: school census. Inspections: Ofsted.

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This is a guide, not an admissions decision. Schools are listed A to Z, not ranked or recommended. Distances change every year, and children in priority groups such as brothers and sisters of current pupils can get places before distance is used. Always check each school's admissions policy.