Benhall Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Benhall Infant School
Address: Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall
Town/City: Cheltenham
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL51 6PS
Telephone Number: 01242 234717
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katie James
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 231 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 128% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 115598
DfE Number: 916/2165
UKPRN: 10075404
UPRN: 200002682741
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cheltenham (E07000078)
Constituency: Cheltenham (E14001161)
Electoral Ward: Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green (E05015706)

Easting & Northing: 391892E, 221434N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 31.33" N 2° 7' 8.74" W
Plus Code: 9C3VVVRJ+R9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Charlie Aitken - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2029.
  • Mrs Nikki Barnett - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Evans - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 3 June 2019.
  • Mrs Katie James - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Lawes - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Toby Lewis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Georgina Rosagro - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mrs Katy Steinhardt - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mr Craig Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Whitcomb - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Whitcomb - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2030.