Balcarras School Catchment Area
Balcarras School is a academy converter secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1429 pupils, and a capacity of 1359 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,429
Pupils
1,359
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Balcarras School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Balcarras School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Balcarras School — School Information
- Full address
- East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136474
Other Secondary Schools in Cheltenham
If Balcarras School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.
Pittville School Catchment Area
Foundation school · GL52 3JD
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · GL51 0WH
The Cotswold Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL54 2BD
Pate's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 0HG
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 3EF
Winchcombe School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL54 5LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Balcarras School
Is Balcarras School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Balcarras School currently has 1429 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1359 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Balcarras School? ▾
Admission to Balcarras School is managed by Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Balcarras School cover? ▾
Balcarras School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.