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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.7 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,862
Capacity
1,958
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 38% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, especially with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a commendable university progression rate of 66%, although the EBacc entry percentage is relatively low at 19%. Overall, it offers a strong educational environment for students aged 11-18 in Gloucestershire.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 154 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.0%
White Other10.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.88675, -2.10086 · GL51 3EF
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136725
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bournside.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre scores 56.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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