The High School Leckhampton
Cheltenham, GL51 3FS · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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8th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 451 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.4 · 88 | 45% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.7 · 92 | 15% | 1.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
What Ofsted said about The High School Leckhampton
Overview
The report describes an environment where pupils are "exceptionally proud" to attend and exhibit "exemplary" behaviour and attitudes. Leaders maintain a "relentless drive for excellence," ensuring that the school’s ethos is deeply embedded across all areas of school life. Consequently, pupils receive an outstanding education that prepares them well for adult life through a broad, ambitious curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and highly ambitious," extending beyond the national curriculum to ensure pupils become "informed citizens" with secure knowledge.
- Teachers possess "very good subject knowledge" and use effective questioning to address gaps, enabling pupils to "learn the curriculum exceptionally well."
- Reading is central to every subject, with a "genuine love of reading" shared by pupils and adults; support is rapidly provided for those finding it challenging.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "accurately and swiftly identified" and receive tailored support to learn alongside their peers.
- Pupils are "very well prepared for adult life" through age-appropriate relationships education, debates on moral dilemmas, and a rich careers programme.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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