Open Other Secondary Mixed

Balcarras School

East End Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
Part of: BALCARRAS SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Balcarras School
Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
1,429 Pupils
1,359 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
6.40% FSM %
696 Boys
733 Girls
About Balcarras School

Balcarras School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,429 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,359. Current headteacher: Dominic Burke.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gloucestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward Charlton Kings
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BALCARRAS TRUST
Opened 01-02-2011
UKPRN 10032991
URN 136474
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Mitchener Chair of Local Governing Body 30/06/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dominic Burke Local Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Olivia Dickinson Local Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Hansen Local Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dylan Hawkes Local Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Holdsworth Local Governor 07/12/2022 02/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pak Wai Hung Local Governor 01/03/2022 01/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pak Wai Hung Local Governor 02/03/2026 01/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Kurlbaum Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Amy Lilley-Stewart Local Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Meathrel Local Governor 21/02/2022 21/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Meathrel Local Governor 22/02/2026 21/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Charlton Kings Junior School
0.14 km • Cheltenham
Other
Charlton Kings Infants' School
0.49 km • Cheltenham
Other
Glenfall Community Primary School
0.65 km • Cheltenham
Other
St Edward's School
1.22 km • Cheltenham
Other
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
1.22 km • Cheltenham
Other
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
1.86 km • Cheltenham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Balcarras School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Balcarras School has 1,429 pupils, with a capacity of 1,359.
Balcarras School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Balcarras School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Balcarras School is Mr Dominic Burke.
Balcarras School is at East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Balcarras School: Has a sixth form.
Balcarras School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Dominic Burke
East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
01242515881
www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/
Location
GL53 8QF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136474
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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