The High School Leckhampton
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Farm Lane Leckhampton Cheltenham GL51 3FS |
| Phone | 01242383351 |
| Reference Number | 148563 |
The High School Leckhampton has been awarded an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding in its first inspection since opening in 2021. The school, part of the Balcarras Trust, demonstrates exceptional performance across all domains, including education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. Students are highly engaged in their learning, showing exemplary behaviour and a commitment to the school community, facilitated by a well-structured curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 578 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.21%
Girls: 48.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 83 | 185 |
| 8 | 73 | 77 | 150 |
| 9 | 60 | 63 | 123 |
| 10 | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong commitment to academic and personal development
- Highly ambitious and broad curriculum extending beyond national standards
- Effective teaching with good subject knowledge
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy across the curriculum
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Extensive opportunities for pupil leadership and engagement
- Well-prepared pupils for adult life with a comprehensive careers programme
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 251 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 140 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB |
0.18 miles |
|
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR |
0.63 miles |
|
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Lea, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9PG |
1.38 miles |
|
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS |
3.33 miles |
|
Crudwell CofE Primary School
Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9ER |
3.62 miles |
|
Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Hullavington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6EF |
3.93 miles |
|
Seagry Church of England Primary School
Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5EX |
4.16 miles |
|
Oaksey CofE Primary School
The Street, Oaksey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9TG |
4.98 miles |
|
Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School
Stanton St Quintin, Nr. Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DQ |
4.98 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8BW |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Malmesbury School
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF |
0.82 miles |
|
Westonbirt School
Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QG |
4.83 miles |