Schools in Cheltenham: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
64 registered schools in Cheltenham, South West. 81% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
64
Schools total
54 primary · 10 secondary
81%
Good or Outstanding
52 of 64
18
Rated Outstanding
34
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Cheltenham
54 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Benhall Infant School | GL51 6PS | Outstanding |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | GL53 8AY | Outstanding |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | GL50 2NR | Outstanding |
| Gotherington Primary School | GL52 9QT | Outstanding |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | GL52 6QZ | Outstanding |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School | GL53 0HP | Outstanding |
| Naunton Park Primary School | GL53 7BT | Outstanding |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School | GL52 5JB | Outstanding |
| Rowanfield Junior School | GL51 8HY | Outstanding |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | GL50 2RS | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | GL52 5JB | Outstanding |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | GL50 3QG | Outstanding |
| The Rissington School | GL54 2PL | Outstanding |
| Warden Hill Primary School | GL51 3DF | Outstanding |
| Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School | GL54 5PZ | Outstanding |
| Andoversford Primary School | GL54 4HR | Good |
| Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy | GL52 8NN | Good |
| Blockley Church of England Primary School | GL56 9BY | Good |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | GL53 8QE | Good |
| Coberley Church of England Primary School | GL53 9QZ | Good |
| Cold Aston Church of England Primary School | GL54 3BN | Good |
| Dunalley Primary School | GL50 4LB | Good |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | GL51 9JW | Good |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | GL51 8PB | Good |
| Grangefield Primary School | GL52 8GL | Good |
Best secondary schools in Cheltenham
10 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 10.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Balcarras School | GL53 8QF | Outstanding |
| Pate's Grammar School | GL51 0HG | Outstanding |
| The Cotswold Academy | GL54 2BD | Outstanding |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham | GL51 0WH | Good |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | GL51 3EF | Good |
| Chipping Campden School | GL55 6HU | Good |
| Cleeve School | GL52 8AE | Good |
| Pittville School | GL52 3JD | Good |
| Winchcombe School | GL54 5LB | Good |
| The High School Leckhampton | GL51 3FS | Not yet rated |
Buying near a good Cheltenham school?
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Schools in Cheltenham: FAQ
How many schools are there in Cheltenham?
There are 64 registered schools in Cheltenham on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 54 primary and 10 secondary. 81% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Cheltenham?
18 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Cheltenham, with 34 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Cheltenham house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Cheltenham property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Cheltenham address?
Enter the postcode or address into HomeBuyerCheck. The free report lists nearby schools with Ofsted ratings; the £4.99 Premium adds ground-risk, ownership, BSR Higher-Risk Building register and Property Chamber tribunal history.