Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The High School Leckhampton

Farm Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
Part of: THE BALCARRAS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The High School Leckhampton
Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
578 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
8.50% FSM %
296 Boys
282 Girls
About The High School Leckhampton

Located in Cheltenham (GL51 3FS), The High School Leckhampton is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Gloucestershire.

It has 578 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Helen Wood.

Data for The High School Leckhampton 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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward Leckhampton
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
Trust / Sponsor THE BALCARRAS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088778
URN 148563
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Timothy Callaghan Chair of Local Governing Body 13/09/2024 17/09/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Timothy Callaghan Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2025 16/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Frances Allen Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Frances Allen Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Callaghan Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Davidson Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Miss Jane Davies Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mr Aelred Down Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Grant Local Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Revd Dr Sarah Haden Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Anna O'Connor Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Alice O'Riordan Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
0.3 km • Malmesbury
Other
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
1.02 km • Malmesbury
Other
Malmesbury School
1.33 km • Malmesbury
Other
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
2.23 km • Malmesbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The High School Leckhampton is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The High School Leckhampton has 578 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
The High School Leckhampton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The High School Leckhampton is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The High School Leckhampton is Mrs Helen Wood.
The High School Leckhampton is at Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The High School Leckhampton: Does not have a sixth form.
The High School Leckhampton is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Wood
Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
01242383351
www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk
Location
GL51 3FS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148563
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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