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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Edward Jenner School is a private secondary-stage school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with a published age range of 5-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 5-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Edward Jenner School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
Overview
Overview
Small classes are central to Edward Jenner School, founded in Gloucester in 2012 by Manda and Phil Brookes. No class exceeds 12 children per session, and pupils are aged 5 to 16. The name recalls Edward Jenner, the local pioneer of scientific thinking, while the educational model depends on close attention to each pupil.
Learning is personalised and reviewed weekly. Reading, grammar, spelling, verbal reasoning, arithmetic and times tables receive focused practice; history and geography connect with visits and outdoor spaces. Bespoke maths and English support is available for pupils with gaps or additional needs, and flexi-schooling is available to home-educating families.
Small-scale teaching lets staff adapt work to individual levels and leaves room for a pupil's interests. The environment is deliberately intimate, with confidence, study skills and responsibility developed through close day-to-day contact rather than a scaled-down large-school model.
Visits or telephone appointments precede enrolment. The mixed, non-selective setting has neither boarding nor a sixth form. In March 2026, teachers were adapting work to pupils' levels, but not all relevant independent-school standards were met.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 5-16
- Headteacher
- Ms Amanda Brookes
- Pupil roll
- 43 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- The Elms, 44 London Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL1 3NZ
- Area
- Gloucestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Amanda Brookes
School contact
- School phone
- 01452380808
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01452380808
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 5-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
Standards not met
Latest inspection: 10 March 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 10 March 2026. The report says not all relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Edward Jenner School handle admissions?
Edward Jenner School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Edward Jenner School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Edward Jenner School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Edward Jenner School?
Edward Jenner School is currently rated Standards not met following the latest published inspection dated 10 March 2026.