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Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 610 pupils, and a capacity of 659 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

610

Pupils

659

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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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Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Tobyfield Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8NN
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137271

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy

Is Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 659 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy?

Admission to Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy 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 Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy cover?

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy?

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.