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St Edward's School Catchment Area

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

St Edward's School is an other independent not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 257 pupils, and a capacity of 475 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

257

Pupils

475

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

St Edward's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Edward's School?

The catchment area for St Edward's School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Edward's 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.

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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St Edward's School: 475 places, 54% filled: places available

St Edward's School has a published admission number of 475 places. 257 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 475 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.

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) →

St Edward's School: School Information

Full address
Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115794

Other Not applicable Schools in Cheltenham

If St Edward's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Gloucestershire

St Edward's School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Edward's 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: St Edward's School

What is the catchment area for St Edward's School?

The catchment area for St Edward's School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Edward's School oversubscribed?

St Edward's School has a capacity of 475 places and currently has 257 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's School?

St Edward's 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 St Edward's School cover?

St Edward's School is a not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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