Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
URN: 136725 • Cheltenham GL51 3EF
Overview
- Name
- Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 136725
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Jefferies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01242235555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham GL51 3EF
Summary
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed secondary academy located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,862 pupils and a capacity of 1,958. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and ambitious environment, where students are encouraged to be curious and respectful. The ethos of the school revolves around "inspiring lives through learning," which is reflected in both academic and pastoral care.
The school offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, supported by specialist facilities and a strong house system that promotes community among students. Cheltenham Bournside has been an integral part of the local community since its establishment on the current site in 1972, often serving multiple generations of families. The school actively engages with local organisations and sports teams, reinforcing its role as a community hub.
Parents can expect a focus on both academic achievement and the welfare of pupils, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted. The school also hosts open mornings for prospective families to experience its vibrant atmosphere firsthand. For more information, visit the school's website at [bournside.com](https://www.bournside.com).
The school offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, supported by specialist facilities and a strong house system that promotes community among students. Cheltenham Bournside has been an integral part of the local community since its establishment on the current site in 1972, often serving multiple generations of families. The school actively engages with local organisations and sports teams, reinforcing its role as a community hub.
Parents can expect a focus on both academic achievement and the welfare of pupils, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted. The school also hosts open mornings for prospective families to experience its vibrant atmosphere firsthand. For more information, visit the school's website at [bournside.com](https://www.bournside.com).
Useful links
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Our prospectus 2026prospectus (download)
- Course Guide (download)
- Dining Centre Menu (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions/Enrolment (other)
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
- CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Capacity
- 1958
- Pupils
- 1862
- Boys
- 921
- Girls
- 941
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1862 | 921 | 941 | 1958 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1828 | 927 | 901 | 1958 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1707 | 865 | 842 | 1958 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1707 | 865 | 842 | 1958 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1747 | 862 | 885 | 1808 | 13.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1705 | 854 | 851 | 1808 | 11.00 |
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