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Benhall Infant School

Cheltenham, GL51 6PSPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Benhall Infant School

Benhall Infant School is a state primary in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, that is currently running very close to its capacity of 180 pupils, with 178 on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent local catchment, reflected in its free school meals rate of 7.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 173 applications for just 60 total places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.88. Of those applicants, 69 listed Benhall as their first preference, and only 58 first-preference offers were made, meaning even families who prioritised the school faced competition. This level of demand signals a strong local reputation, particularly given that the school is a mixed, non-denominational infant school with no religious character, so its appeal appears to be based on its general offering rather than a specific faith or ethos.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRobert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 6PS
HeadteacherKatie James
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils178
Free School Meals (FSM)7.3%
School Capacity178 / 180 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCricketSwimmingDanceRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubFilm ClubEco ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:05

Source: benhallinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Benhall Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.