The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 286 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,862
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Head
- Mr Steven Jefferies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelmont School
Academy · Very close
Bettridge School
Special school · Very close
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Warden Hill Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Dean Close School
Independent · 756m away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 818m away
Lakeside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1,862 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is in Cheltenham, GL51 3EF, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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