The Altus School, Gloucester
The Altus School is a pru school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Gloucester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Altus School in detail
The Altus School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "In addition to our in-school provision, the Altus School also has a primary outreach team who work with children in their mainstream settings. We offer a range of support services including Play Therapy, behaviour support interventions and school CPD."
On phones, the school says: "Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the school day."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 48 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 29% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 6% into work.
Who goes there
49.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 92 pupils (53.5%) received SEN support and 35 (20.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gloucester Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coral Close (before), 140 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
49.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The Altus School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Altus School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
7 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
191%
Over capacity
172 pupils
90 places
82 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gloucester
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.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
92
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
73.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
172
Total Pupils
127
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
45
Teachers
3.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,980
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Altus School
What is The Altus School's Ofsted rating?
The Altus School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for The Altus School?
No fixed boundary. When The Altus School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Altus School?
The Altus School has around 172 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Altus School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Altus School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Altus School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 7 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 The Altus School?
The Altus School is at Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)