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Belmont School

Academy special converter · Cheltenham · GL51 3AT

Ages 4–16 · 181 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

0.8

Overall absence

7.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-31

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.63
−20+2
Attainment 80.8
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.1%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
190

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

181 pupils · 183 places

Pupils on roll
181
Boys / girls
131 / 50
School capacity
183
Capacity fill
181 / 183 (99%)
Free school meals
40.3%
FSM pupils
73
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Milestone School
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Day

Location

Address
Warden Hill Road
Postcode
GL51 3AT
Town
Cheltenham
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Cheltenham
Constituency
Cheltenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–16, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 181 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 40.3%. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Cheltenham
71
Academies among open schools in Cheltenham
37% (26)
Open schools in GL51
22
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CheltenhamNear GL51

  • Bettridge School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community special school

    Cheltenham · GL51 3AT · Gloucestershire

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence10.7%
    • FSM42.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Warden Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 3DF · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence3.0%
    • FSM11.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.5 miles away

  • Dean Close School

    Other independent school

    Cheltenham · GL51 6HE · Gloucestershire

    Ages 12–19

    • Att817.5
    • EM5+0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Greatfield Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 3FZ · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM18.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Kevin Day
Telephone
01242216180
Website
belmont.sandmat.uk

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