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The Altus School

Russet House, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
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The Altus School
Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
175 Pupils
90 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
51.70% FSM %
120 Boys
55 Girls
About The Altus School

The Altus School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Emma Gundry.

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 Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Gloucester
Parliamentary Constituency Gloucester
Ward Grange
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10025655
URN 135330
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lyn Dance Chair of Governors 30/03/2022 29/03/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Colin Belford Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Clarke Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Philippa Dancey Governor 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Rachel Godwin Governor 30/03/2022 29/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Gundry Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Dave Hill Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Inger Lowater Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Theresa Rosser Governor 19/09/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Lois Smith Governor 30/03/2022 29/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Szymanski Governor 20/05/2025 19/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sally Tomlinson Governor 26/02/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Grange Primary Academy
0.26 km •
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0.67 km • Gloucester
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Harewood Infant School
0.68 km • Gloucester
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Harewood Junior School
0.68 km • Gloucester
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The Crypt School
0.97 km • Gloucester
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Meadowside Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Altus School is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
The Altus School has 175 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
The Altus School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Altus School is Ms Emma Gundry.
The Altus School is at Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
The Altus School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Emma Gundry
Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
01452528955
www.thealtusschool.org.uk
Location
GL4 0RQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135330
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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