St Edward's School, Cheltenham
St Edward's School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Cheltenham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Edward's School in detail
St Edward's School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "By considering St Edward’s for your child, you are opening the door to a nurturing, inclusive and vibrant community where young people don’t just learn - they flourish. Our school is alive with opportunity, curiosity and encouragement, enabling every pupil to discover their strengths, grow in confidence and embrace the joy of learning."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, drama, choir, chess and art.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Gloucestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Edward's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Edward's School are Ashley Manor Preparatory School (0.6 miles); Cheltenham College (0.8 miles, selective); The Richard Pate School (0.9 miles); and Berkhampstead School (1.1 miles).
Ashley Manor Preparatory SchoolCheltenham CollegeThe Richard Pate SchoolBerkhampstead School
Where pupils go next
Of the 34 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 62% went on to university or other higher education and 29% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 98 pupils (43.8%) received SEN support and 7 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Grounds (in), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Edward's School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
7 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
28 November 2018
Integrated
24 November 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£22,017 to £25,779
depending on year group
| Senior Year 7 to Year 9 | £22,017 a year |
| Senior Year 10 to Year 11 | £25,779 a year |
| Sixth Form Lower 6th | £25,779 a year |
| Sixth Form Upper 6th | £25,779 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with St Edward's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
224 pupils
475 places
251 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cheltenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheltenham
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
98
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
46.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
107
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about St Edward's School
What are GCSE results like at St Edward's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Edward's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Edward's School last inspected?
St Edward's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to St Edward's School?
St Edward's School has around 224 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Edward's School?
St Edward's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Edward's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Edward's School?
St Edward's School is at Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)