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Gloucester Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gloucester Road Primary School is a community primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Gloucester Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Gloucester Road 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Gloucester Road Primary School — School Information

Full address
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PB
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
115585

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Gloucester Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gloucester Road Primary School

Is Gloucester Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Gloucester Road Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Gloucester Road Primary School?

Admission to Gloucester Road 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 Gloucester Road Primary School cover?

Gloucester Road Primary School is a primary 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 Gloucester Road Primary School?

Gloucester Road Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.