The High School Leckhampton

About The High School Leckhampton

The High School Leckhampton is a free school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 578 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BALCARRAS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.7 (2025/26). 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

578 / 900 (64%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 February 2024

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

Farm Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3FS

Phone

01242383351

Head Teacher

Helen Wood

Website

www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The High School Leckhampton?

The High School Leckhampton is a free school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The High School Leckhampton have?

The High School Leckhampton has 578 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The High School Leckhampton's Ofsted rating?

The High School Leckhampton was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does The High School Leckhampton perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The High School Leckhampton achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.7 in 2025/26.

Is The High School Leckhampton part of an academy trust?

Yes — The High School Leckhampton is part of THE BALCARRAS TRUST.

Where is The High School Leckhampton?

The High School Leckhampton is located at Farm Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3FS.