The Altus School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Altus School
Address: Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Tuffley
Town/City: Gloucester
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL4 0RQ
Telephone Number: 01452 528955
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Emma Gundry
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 172 (74% boys & 26% girls)
Enrollment: 191% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.4%

Location and administration

URN: 135330
DfE Number: 916/1106
UKPRN: 10025655
UPRN: 200004488369
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Gloucester (E07000081)
Constituency: Gloucester (E14001248)
Electoral Ward: Grange (E05010956)

Easting & Northing: 381986E, 215164N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 50' 7.55" N 2° 15' 45.76" W
Plus Code: 9C3VRPPP+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Grange Primary Academy (0.3km)
  2. Holmleigh Park High School (0.7km)
  3. Harewood Junior School (0.7km)
  4. Harewood Infant School (0.7km)
  5. The Crypt School (1.0km)
  6. Meadowside Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Willow Primary Academy (1.3km)
  8. St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4km)
  9. Kingsway Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Beech Green Primary School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mr Colin Belford - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lyn Dance - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Philippa Dancey - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
  • Ms Rachel Godwin - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Ms Emma Gundry - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Dave Hill - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mrs Inger Brit Lowater - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Theresa Rosser - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Lois Smith - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2026.
  • Mr Owen Szymanski - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Miss Aggie Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nicki Woolway - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.