Balcarras School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Balcarras School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | East End Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Healy |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 115759 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1223 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Junior School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QE | - not rated | 157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Junior School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QE | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Infant School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY | - not rated | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfall Community Primary School Glenfall Way , Charlton Kings GL52 6XZ | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Hope School Leckhampton Baptist Church, Pilley Lane , Leckhampton GL53 9EP | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.