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Isbourne Valley School Catchment Area

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

Isbourne Valley School is a community primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 82 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

82

Pupils

105

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Isbourne Valley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Isbourne Valley School?

The catchment area for Isbourne Valley 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 Isbourne Valley 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 →

Isbourne Valley School: 105 places, 78% filled: places available

Isbourne Valley School has a published admission number of 105 places. 82 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 9.8% 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) →

Isbourne Valley School: School Information

Full address
Didbrook, Cheltenham, GL54 5PF
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
9.8% of pupils
DfE URN
135437

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Isbourne Valley 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 Isbourne Valley 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: Isbourne Valley School

What is the catchment area for Isbourne Valley School?

The catchment area for Isbourne Valley 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 Isbourne Valley School oversubscribed?

Isbourne Valley School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 82 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Isbourne Valley School?

Admission to Isbourne Valley 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 Isbourne Valley School cover?

Isbourne Valley 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 Isbourne Valley School?

Isbourne Valley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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