Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

St James Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3QG
Part of: LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
411 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.90% FSM %
205 Boys
206 Girls
About The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Located in Cheltenham (GL50 3QG), The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Gloucestershire.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Rachel Penney.

Data for The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward Lansdown
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2024
UKPRN 10093909
URN 150345
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anna Elliott Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Cody Local Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Maria Dadabhoy Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah De Figueiredo Local Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Owen Holbrook Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Daisy Howland Local Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel May Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by parents
Headteacher Rachel Penney Local Governor 01/01/2026 30/05/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andy Rozwadowski Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Saunders Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adrian Willmers Local Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is Mrs Rachel Penney.
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is at St James Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3QG, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great: Does not have a sixth form.
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Penney
St James Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3QG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 150345
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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