The High School Leckhampton
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheltenham, South West GL51 3FS · Gloucestershire
#16 of 402 secondary schools in South West
#147 of 4,090 nationally
About The High School Leckhampton
The High School Leckhampton is a academy secondary located in Cheltenham, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 759 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 94.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary schools in England and 16th of 402 ranked secondary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 759; capacity filled 84.3%.
There are 63 schools in Cheltenham; The High School Leckhampton ranks 5th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The High School Leckhampton by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 759
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The High School Leckhampton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Warden Hill Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 607 m away
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students · 898 m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 915 m away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students · 1.1 km away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 1.1 km away
Naunton Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
402 students · 1.5 km away
The Richard Pate School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
288 students · 1.6 km away
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students · 1.9 km away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students · 1.9 km away
Lakeside Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
511 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
756 students
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
764 students
Atlantic Academy Portland
Portland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
769 students
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
748 students
Sarum Academy
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
747 students
Cullompton Community College
Cullompton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The High School Leckhampton a good school?
The High School Leckhampton has a Success Index (England) of 94.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #16 of 402 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The High School Leckhampton rank in South West?
The High School Leckhampton ranks #16 of 402 secondary schools in South West and #147 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The High School Leckhampton?
The High School Leckhampton had 759 students in 2025.
Is The High School Leckhampton a primary school or a secondary school?
The High School Leckhampton is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The High School Leckhampton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The High School Leckhampton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.