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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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