The Altus School is a pupil referral unit in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 172 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 172 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Gundry
- Opened
- 1 September 2007
- Free school meals
- 49.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 135330
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 Good, January 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Willow Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Valley Bridge School Independent · Ages 6–19 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.9 miles
- Brookthorpe Hall School Independent · Ages 7–16 2.2 miles
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Questions about The Altus School
How do I get a place at The Altus School?
Places at The Altus School 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 ages does The Altus School take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Altus School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 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 The Altus School?
Russet House, 35 Russet Close, Gloucester, GL4 0RQ, in Gloucestershire.
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