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Gardners Lane Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gardners Lane Primary School is a foundation primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 278 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

278

Pupils

420

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Gardners Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gardners Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Gardners Lane Primary 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.

The catchment area for Gardners Lane Primary 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.

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 →

Gardners Lane Primary School: 420 places, 66% filled: places available

Gardners Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 278 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.5% of pupils at Gardners Lane Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.

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) →

Gardners Lane Primary School: School Information

Full address
Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
38.5% of pupils
DfE URN
131249

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Gardners Lane Primary 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 Gardners Lane Primary 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: Gardners Lane Primary School

What is the catchment area for Gardners Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Gardners Lane Primary 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 Gardners Lane Primary School oversubscribed?

Gardners Lane Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 278 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Gardners Lane Primary School?

Admission to Gardners Lane Primary 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 Gardners Lane Primary School cover?

Gardners Lane Primary School 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 Gardners Lane Primary School?

Gardners Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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