Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service is a pupil referral unit in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, for children and young people aged 4 to 19. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 4–19
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mrs Beth Warren
- Opened
- 6 March 2006
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 131367
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Gloucestershire (9)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Gloucestershire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2012; school remains Outstanding (November 2022)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, November 2022).
Contact and getting there
St George's Road, County Offices, Cheltenham, GL50 3EW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Christ Church CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 miles
- Bettridge School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Belmont School Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in Gloucestershire
By need in Gloucestershire: Speech and language (14) · Autism (13) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (9) · Vision (7) · Physical (7) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (6) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3)
Questions about Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
How do I get a place at Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service?
Places at Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Gloucestershire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service?
St George's Road, County Offices, Cheltenham, GL50 3EW, in Gloucestershire.
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