All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
96%
Capacity
1,102
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham sits in a challenging position compared with the Gloucestershire local authority average for secondary schools. Its Progress 8 score of -0.27 is notably below the LA average of 0.19, meaning that, on average, pupils here make less academic progress between Year 7 and Year 11 than their peers across the county. The school ranks 37th out of 44 similar schools in the authority, placing it in the bottom tier locally. Its Attainment 8 score of 38.8 is also modest, and only 26.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 18.9%, with just 4.6% achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. These headline figures suggest a school where academic outcomes are a clear area for development, particularly when set against the strong performance of nearby grammar schools like Pate's, which sits just 0.9 km away.
Ofsted's most recent graded inspection in 2018 rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. However, a subsequent ungraded inspection in December 2024 noted that some aspects are not as strong, and the sixth form provision was separately graded as Requires Improvement. In the sixth form, the value added score is -0.5, which is below average, and the average points per entry is 23.84, equivalent to a D+. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 banding is also below average. Parent feedback from the 2024-25 period is mixed: 88% would recommend the school, and strong majorities agree their child is happy (85% agree or strongly agree) and feels safe (85%). But only 20% of parents strongly agree that bullying is dealt with quickly, and a quarter disagree that SEND children get the support they need.
The school is a Church of England secondary with a sixth form, serving 1102 pupils against a capacity of 1150. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 246 applications for 202 places, with 130 first-preference offers made. Facilities are decent, including a swimming pool, chapel, sixth form centre, and astro turf. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 37.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake. This is a school that will suit families who value a strong sense of community and pastoral care over headline academic results, and who are comfortable with the reality that its outcomes are below the LA norm. The sixth form, while requiring improvement, does offer continuity for students who want to stay on post-16.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Williams |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,102 / 1,150 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Dec 2024): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.27)
2169th of 3,141
Nationally
227th of 306
In South West
5th of 5
In Cheltenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
26.8
'22/23
23.3
'23/24
23.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2339%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 61 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
5%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)39%
- Employment36%
- Not sustained15%
- Apprenticeship8%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed202
246
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
130 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British58.7%
- White (other)14.0%
- Mixed5.7%
- Asian4.4%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL51 0WH
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