The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Bleasdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelmont School
Academy · Very close
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · Very close
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 305m away
Warden Hill Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 764m away
Dean Close School
Independent · 823m away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Dean Close Airthrie
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bettridge School's Ofsted rating?
Bettridge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bettridge School?
Bettridge School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bettridge School take?
Bettridge School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Bettridge School?
Bettridge School is in Cheltenham, GL51 3AT, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bettridge School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bettridge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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