Open State Secondary Mixed

Pittville School

Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JD
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Pittville School
Cheltenham, GL52 3JD
858 Pupils
875 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
32.20% FSM %
422 Boys
436 Girls
About Pittville School

Pittville School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 858 pupils on roll. School capacity: 875. Current headteacher: Richard Gilpin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward Pittville
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017046
URN 115772
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Deborah Summers Chair of Governors 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Bremner Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Browne Governor 19/01/2023 18/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Catherine Curran Governor 26/05/2024 25/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Ellis Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Forbes Governor 09/11/2022 09/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Gilpin Governor 01/09/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Bridget Hansen Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Harris Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Healy Governor 15/09/2024 18/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ian Johnstone Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandy Lewis Governor 17/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pittville School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Pittville School has 858 pupils, with a capacity of 875.
Pittville School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Pittville School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Pittville School is Mr Richard Gilpin.
Pittville School is at Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JD, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Pittville School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pittville School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Gilpin
Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JD
01242524787
pittville.gloucs.sch.uk/
Location
GL52 3JD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115772
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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