The Altus School Catchment Area
The Altus School is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–16
Age range
175
Pupils
90
Capacity
194%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Altus School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Altus 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.
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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.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →The Altus School — School Information
- Full address
- Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Free school meals
- 51.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135330
Other Not applicable Schools in Gloucester
If The Altus School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.
The King's School, Gloucester Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 2BG
Hartmore School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · GL19 3BG
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 4AW
Edward Jenner School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 3NZ
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 3PR
The Milestone School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · GL2 9EU
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Altus School
Is The Altus School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Altus School currently has 175 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 90 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Altus School? ▾
Admission to The Altus 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 The Altus School cover? ▾
The Altus School is a not applicable school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Altus School? ▾
The Altus School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.