The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.42
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
58% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
SEN unit
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 54%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Sandford-Squires (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharlton Kings Infants' School
Primary · 725m away
Naunton Park Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Charlton Kings Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Balcarras School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glenfall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cheltenham College
Independent · 1.3km away
The Richard Pate School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Edward's School a selective school?
No. St Edward's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Edward's School?
St Edward's School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's School take?
St Edward's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Edward's School?
St Edward's School is in Cheltenham, GL53 8EY, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edward's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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