The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,848
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CLEEVE SCHOOL
- Head
- Alwyn Richards (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cleeve School a selective school?
No. Cleeve School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cleeve School's Ofsted rating?
Cleeve School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cleeve School?
Cleeve School currently has 1,848 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cleeve School take?
Cleeve School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cleeve School?
Cleeve School is in Cheltenham, GL52 8AE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cleeve School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cleeve School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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