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Rowanfield Junior School Catchment Area

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

Rowanfield Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

345

Pupils

360

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Rowanfield Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Rowanfield Junior 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: 96% 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.

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Rowanfield Junior School — School Information

Full address
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HY
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
42% of pupils
DfE URN
137255

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Rowanfield Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rowanfield Junior School

Is Rowanfield Junior School oversubscribed?

Rowanfield Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rowanfield Junior School?

Admission to Rowanfield Junior 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 Rowanfield Junior School cover?

Rowanfield 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 Rowanfield Junior School?

Rowanfield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.