Winchcombe School Catchment Area
Winchcombe School is a academy converter secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 528 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
528
Pupils
460
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Winchcombe School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Winchcombe 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.
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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 →Winchcombe School — School Information
- Full address
- Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LB
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136764
Other Secondary Schools in Cheltenham
If Winchcombe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.
Pittville School Catchment Area
Foundation school · GL52 3JD
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · GL51 0WH
The Cotswold Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL54 2BD
Pate's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 0HG
Balcarras School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL53 8QF
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · GL51 3EF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Winchcombe School
Is Winchcombe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Winchcombe School currently has 528 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 460 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Winchcombe School? ▾
Admission to Winchcombe 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 Winchcombe School cover? ▾
Winchcombe School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Winchcombe School? ▾
Winchcombe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.