Balcarras School
URN: 115759 • Cheltenham GL53 8QF
Overview
- Name
- Balcarras School
- URN
- 115759
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Healy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- East End Road, Cheltenham GL53 8QF
Summary
Balcarras School, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,223 students. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering academic excellence and personal growth. The ethos of Balcarras is centered around high expectations for all students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Balcarras includes a wide range of subjects, with dedicated information evenings for Year 9 options and GCSEs to guide students in their educational choices. The school also offers a Sixth Form, with entry requirements that include specific GCSE grades, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their A-level studies. Balcarras promotes a strong sense of community, engaging parents through regular communications and events.
Parents can access essential information through the school's website, including details on admissions, uniform policies, and health resources. The school prioritises transparency and support, making it an integral part of the local educational landscape.
The curriculum at Balcarras includes a wide range of subjects, with dedicated information evenings for Year 9 options and GCSEs to guide students in their educational choices. The school also offers a Sixth Form, with entry requirements that include specific GCSE grades, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their A-level studies. Balcarras promotes a strong sense of community, engaging parents through regular communications and events.
Parents can access essential information through the school's website, including details on admissions, uniform policies, and health resources. The school prioritises transparency and support, making it an integral part of the local educational landscape.
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Nearby alternatives
- Balcarras School (78.8)
- The Cotswold Academy (76.2)
- Pate's Grammar School (74.4)
- The High School Leckhampton (71.3)
- Cleeve School (67.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1223
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1223 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1223 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1223 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1223 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1223 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1223 |
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