Open State Primary Mixed

Benhall Infant School

Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6PS
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Benhall Infant School
Cheltenham, GL51 6PS
178 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
7.30% FSM %
95 Boys
83 Girls
About Benhall Infant School

Benhall Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–7 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Katie James.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075404
URN 115598
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ester Leach Chair of Governors 14/10/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Toby Lewis Chair of Governors 19/11/2025 18/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amy Spring Wallis Chair of Governors 01/08/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Evans Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 03/06/2019 — N/A
Mrs Charlie Aitken Governor 28/03/2025 27/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nikki Barnett Governor 19/07/2024 18/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Da Gama Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie James Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Samantha Lawes Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ester Leach Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Georgina Rosagro Governor 19/07/2024 18/07/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Amy Spring Wallis Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
0.08 km • Cheltenham
Other
Lakeside Primary School
0.4 km • Cheltenham
Other
Dean Close School
0.94 km • Cheltenham
Other
Greatfield Park Primary School
1.28 km • Cheltenham
Other
Dean Close Preparatory School
1.31 km • Cheltenham
Other
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
1.37 km • Cheltenham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Benhall Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Benhall Infant School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Benhall Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Benhall Infant School is Mrs Katie James.
Benhall Infant School is at Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, GL51 6PS, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Benhall Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Benhall Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Katie James
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, GL51 6PS
01242234717
www.benhallinfantschool.co.uk/
Location
GL51 6PS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115598
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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