Pittville School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pittville School
Address: Albert Road
Town/City: Cheltenham
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL52 3JD
Telephone Number: 01242 524787
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Gilpin
Capacity: 875
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 858 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.3%

Location and administration

URN: 115772
DfE Number: 916/5421
UKPRN: 10017046
UPRN: 100121370215
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cheltenham (E07000078)
Constituency: Cheltenham (E14001161)
Electoral Ward: Pittville (E05015715)

Easting & Northing: 395666E, 223661N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 54' 43.57" N 2° 3' 51.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3VWW6P+R7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Emma Bremner - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mr Michael Ian Browne - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Ms Catherine Hannah Curran - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 May 2028.
  • Mr Robert Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Mrs Zoe Forbes - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mr Richard Simon Gilpin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Bridget Hansen - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Ms Sarah Harris - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Mr Ian Johnstone - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sandy Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Deborah Summers - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2027.