Compare Alderman Knight School and Belmont School and Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Alderman Knight School (Not applicable) in Tewkesbury; Belmont School (Not applicable) in Cheltenham; Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (Not applicable) in Cheltenham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alderman Knight School, Belmont School and Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service. They are not applicable phase and community special school, academy special converter and pupil referral unit type located around Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Alderman Knight School), published Mar 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Alderman Knight School (Mar 2019). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–40–45%; all within the SAND ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Alderman Knight School GL20 8JJ	Belmont School GL51 3AT	Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service GL50 3EW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8JJ	Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3AT	Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EW
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Mar 2019	1 14 Jan 2015	1 30 Nov 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	220	183	30
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	SAND ACADEMIES TRUST	Gloucestershire (916)
Website	www.aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk	belmont.sandmat.uk	www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Telephone	01684295639	01242216180	01242532363
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Alderman Knight School

GL20 8JJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8JJ
Ofsted: 1 11 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01684295639

Belmont School

GL51 3AT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 3AT
Ofsted: 1 14 Jan 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: belmont.sandmat.uk
Telephone: 01242216180

Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

GL50 3EW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3EW
Ofsted: 1 30 Nov 2012
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01242532363

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.