Battledown School

About Battledown School

Battledown School is an academy special converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 70 pupils on roll. It is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

70 / 65 (108%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Harp Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6PZ

Phone

01242525472

Headteacher

Darren Heatley

Website

http://www.battledown.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Battledown School?

Battledown School is an academy special converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Battledown School have?

Battledown School has 70 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Battledown School's Ofsted rating?

Battledown School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does Battledown School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Battledown School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Battledown School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Battledown School is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Battledown School?

Battledown School is located at Harp Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6PZ.