The High School Leckhampton
Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The High School Leckhampton is a secondary school in Cheltenham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils are exceptionally proud to attend The High School Leckhampton. The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are exemplary. As a 'Rights Respecting School', pupils understand how their behaviour has an impact on others. This means that the school community has the mutual respect for others at its heart. On the very rare occasion that behaviour falls below expectations, leaders quickly act to maintain the high standards. Pupils learn why the behaviour was unacceptable. Therefore, poor behaviour is rarely repeated and pupils feel safe. Pupils relish the opportunity to take on leadership roles in this school. They make significant contributions to the running of the school, for example as members of the student council and environmental groups or as peer mentors and librarians. Leaders actively listen to pupils' views and opinions about the school. Changes happen as a result, so pupils feel empowered to make a difference. Pupils at this school develop their character and interests alongside their academic achievements. The school provides an extensive range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities. For example, pupils can take part in both competitive sport as well as physical activity to support their health and mental well-being. Trips, visits and guest speakers are provided for all pupils. Pupils, including pupils who are disadvantaged, enthusiastically take part in this wider curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
759 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near The High School Leckhampton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.1 |
| Dean Close School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 29.4 |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cheltenham College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 21.4 |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 78.2 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE BALCARRAS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Wood
- Phone
- 01242383351
- Address
- Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 148563
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.