The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 578
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 8.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE BALCARRAS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The High School Leckhampton a selective school?
No. The High School Leckhampton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The High School Leckhampton's Ofsted rating?
The High School Leckhampton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The High School Leckhampton?
The High School Leckhampton currently has 578 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The High School Leckhampton take?
The High School Leckhampton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The High School Leckhampton?
The High School Leckhampton is in Cheltenham, GL51 3FS, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The High School Leckhampton have a sixth form?
No, The High School Leckhampton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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