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Charlton Kings Infants' School Catchment Area

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

Charlton Kings Infants' School is an academy converter primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-7

Age range

266

Pupils

270

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Charlton Kings Infants' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Charlton Kings Infants' School?

The catchment area for Charlton Kings Infants' School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Charlton Kings Infants' 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Charlton Kings Infants' School: 270 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Charlton Kings Infants' School has a published admission number of 270 places. 266 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 270, Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cheltenham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Gloucestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Charlton Kings Infants' School: School Information

Full address
Lyefield Road East, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AY
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
4.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136999

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Charlton Kings Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Charlton Kings Infants' School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Charlton Kings Infants' School

What is the catchment area for Charlton Kings Infants' School?

The catchment area for Charlton Kings Infants' School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Charlton Kings Infants' School oversubscribed?

Charlton Kings Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Charlton Kings Infants' School?

Admission to Charlton Kings Infants' 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 Charlton Kings Infants' School cover?

Charlton Kings Infants' School is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Charlton Kings Infants' School?

Charlton Kings Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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