The Altus School is a not applicable school in Gloucester, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Altus School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 194% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.6% boys and 31.4% girls. Around 51.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Russet House, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ |
| Website: | www.thealtusschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01452528955 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Gundry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135330 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/01/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 55 |
| White British | 73.70% | 129 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 5.70% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Junior School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RN | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | - not rated | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | - not rated | 284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Grange Road , Tuffley GL4 0PH | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Infant School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community School Holmleigh Park , Tuffley GL4 0RT | - not rated | 732 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Co-operative Academy Holmleigh Park , Tuffley GL4 0RT | - not rated | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstones Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Gloucestershire Wild Goose Lodge , Shepherds Patch GL2 7BP | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Bridge School Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Gloucestershire Youth Achievement Foundation Unit 11a Kingsway Business Park , Quedgeley GL2 2ZZ | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.