Schools in Cheltenham
Moving to Cheltenham? These are the schools closest to the centre of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Cheltenham Borough Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Montpellier, Pittville and Leckhampton.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Cheltenham centre
- 0.2 mi
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · GL50 3QG
- 0.4 mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · GL50 2NR
- 0.5 mi
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · GL52 2SN
- 0.6 mi
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · GL52 2JP
- 0.6 mi
Gloucester Road Primary School
Primary · GL51 8PB
- 0.8 mi
Dunalley Primary School
Primary · GL50 4LB
- 0.9 mi
Gardners Lane Primary School
Primary · GL51 9JW
- 1.0 mi
Naunton Park Primary School
Primary · GL53 7BT
- 1.0 mi
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · GL51 8HY
- 1.0 mi
Rowanfield Infant School
Primary · GL51 8HY
- 1.1 mi
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · GL50 2RS
- 1.1 mi
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Primary · GL52 6QZ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Cheltenham. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Cheltenham postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Cheltenham. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Cheltenham?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Cheltenham?
- You apply through Cheltenham Borough Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.