The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 858
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Richard Gilpin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Albert Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDunalley Primary School
Primary · 572m away
Oakwood Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Berkhampstead School
Independent · 1.1km away
Lift Crescent View
Academy · 1.2km away
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
CCP Education Centre
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pittville School a selective school?
No. Pittville School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Pittville School's Ofsted rating?
Pittville School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pittville School?
Pittville School currently has 858 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pittville School take?
Pittville School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Pittville School?
Pittville School is in Cheltenham, GL52 3JD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pittville School have a sixth form?
No, Pittville School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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