How many pupils does St Edward's School have?

St Edward's School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Edward's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Edward's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 in 2025/26.

Where is St Edward's School?

St Edward's School is located at Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY.

St Edward's School

Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

44.4

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

257

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About St Edward's School

St Edward's School is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 257 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 257 / 475 (54%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.4%

SEN support

57.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

34 students

17.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY
Phone: 01242388555
Headmistress: Anna Sandford-Squires
Website: www.stedwards.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Edward's School?: St Edward's School is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does St Edward's School have?: St Edward's School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Edward's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Edward's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 in 2025/26.
Where is St Edward's School?: St Edward's School is located at Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY.

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