Winchcombe School
URN: 136764 • Cheltenham GL54 5LB
Overview
- Name
- Winchcombe School
- URN
- 136764
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BALCARRAS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Templeton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01242602233
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greet Road, Cheltenham GL54 5LB
Summary
Winchcombe School is a mixed secondary academy located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 528 students, exceeding its capacity of 460. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and inclusive environment where individual student needs are recognised and supported. Winchcombe School aims to empower students to grow in confidence, character, and ability through high expectations and a broad, balanced curriculum.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with a dedicated team that works closely with students and their families to ensure personal development and well-being. Winchcombe School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests and talents. Recent investments in facilities, including a refurbished dining hall and sports centre, enhance the learning experience.
Community is at the heart of Winchcombe School, where strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. The school is committed to preparing students for their next steps, whether that be Sixth Form, college, or apprenticeships, ensuring they leave equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with a dedicated team that works closely with students and their families to ensure personal development and well-being. Winchcombe School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests and talents. Recent investments in facilities, including a refurbished dining hall and sports centre, enhance the learning experience.
Community is at the heart of Winchcombe School, where strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. The school is committed to preparing students for their next steps, whether that be Sixth Form, college, or apprenticeships, ensuring they leave equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report an absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- HERE (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Info (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BALCARRAS TRUST
- Capacity
- 460
- Pupils
- 528
- Boys
- 272
- Girls
- 256
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 528 | 272 | 256 | 460 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 491 | 245 | 246 | 460 | 19.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 496 | 253 | 243 | 460 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 496 | 253 | 243 | 460 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 500 | 248 | 252 | 460 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 489 | 248 | 241 | 460 | 11.10 |
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