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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area

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

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is a voluntary aided primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 268 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

268

Pupils

240

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is managed by Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 268 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School — School Information

Full address
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
115696

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Is Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School currently has 268 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School cover?

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.