Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

About Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,862 pupils on roll. It is part of CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 (2025/26). 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,862 / 1,958 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF

Phone

01242235555

Headteacher

Steven Jefferies

Website

https://www.bournside.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre have?

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre has 1,862 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 in 2025/26.

Is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is part of CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE.

Where is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is located at Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF.