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Cheltenham Bournside School

Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

Co-educational

Ofsted: Good

A successful co-educational school with grammar stream.

Key Information

School Type

Co-educational

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~180

DfE Number

916/5401

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Gloucestershire

Registration Opens
May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Check gloucestershire.gov.uk for exact dates when released.

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Location

Cheltenham

GL51 3EF

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Local Authority

Gloucestershire County Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Cheltenham Bournside School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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