Battledown School Catchment Area
Battledown School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
70
Pupils
65
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Battledown School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Battledown 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 →Battledown School — School Information
- Full address
- Harp Hill, Battledown, Cheltenham, GL52 6PZ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147562
Other Not applicable Schools in Cheltenham
If Battledown School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.
St Edward's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL53 8EY
Cheltenham College Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL53 7LD
Dean Close Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL51 6QS
Dean Close School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL51 6HE
Cheltenham Ladies' College Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL50 3EP
Berkhampstead School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL52 2QA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Battledown School
Is Battledown School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Battledown School currently has 70 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 65 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Battledown School? ▾
Admission to Battledown 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 Battledown School cover? ▾
Battledown School is a not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Battledown School? ▾
Battledown School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.