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Pittville School

Cheltenham, GL52 3JDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
162 1st-choice / 169 places
Ranking
#939
of 3,141 nationally

About Pittville School

Pittville School, a mixed secondary in Cheltenham for pupils aged 11 to 16, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.25, which is classified as 'Above average' nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at Pittville achieve a quarter of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points across England. The school sits 4th out of 5 schools in the Cheltenham local authority area when ranked by this measure, placing it in the top 80th percentile locally. Its Attainment 8 score of 47.4 further supports the picture of solid academic performance, and 69.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school's most recent ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management also judged Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlbert Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL52 3JD
HeadteacherRichard Gilpin
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils858
Free School Meals (FSM)32.2%
School Capacity858 / 875 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolSports HallScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfTheatreMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballSwimmingTennisRowingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessCodingGardeningDebateYoung EnterpriseOrchestra

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:10

Source: pittville.gloucs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittville School

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