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Bettridge School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bettridge School is a community special not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

144

Pupils

150

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Bettridge School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Bettridge School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Bettridge School — School Information

Full address
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AT
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
37.7% of pupils
DfE URN
115821

Other Not applicable Schools in Cheltenham

If Bettridge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bettridge School

Is Bettridge School oversubscribed?

Bettridge School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bettridge School?

Admission to Bettridge 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 Bettridge School cover?

Bettridge School is a not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bettridge School?

Bettridge School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.