Is The High School Leckhampton a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 25th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The High School Leckhampton's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The High School Leckhampton averaged an Attainment 8 score of 59.7 (England: 46.2). 66.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The High School Leckhampton?

Applications for Year 7 places at The High School Leckhampton starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The High School Leckhampton

Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS

Local ranking25th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 59.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 66.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 85.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 119

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 578
Boys: 390 (51%)
Girls: 369 (49%)
Capacity: 900 (84% full)
SEND: 19.9%
FSM Eligible: 8.7%
EAL: 3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.2%
SEN Support: 14.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,213/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.0%
White Other: 5.0%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

85.0%

White British

5.0%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01242383351

admin@hsl.gloucs.sch.uk

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Farm Lane

Cheltenham, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148563
UKPRN: 10088778
Establishment No.: 4022
Trust: THE BALCARRAS TRUST

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