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Cheltenham Ladies' College

Partner school

Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Key facts

Mrs Jemima Edney Head of College

Girls Gender

817 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

11 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

CLC welcome students from all religious backgrounds. Religious Ethos

About Cheltenham Ladies' College

The world needs more than just good grades. It needs inquisitive minds, brave hearts and strong values. Cheltenham Ladies’ College nurture fearless individuals, ready to take on the future with curiosity, courage and compassion. At Cheltenham Ladies' College students are provided with wide and expansive educational experience, encouraging them to question as well as answer, to think as well as learn, and to develop the confidence to choose their own path. Community is at the heart of life at CLC. Through the many opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom, students develop the compassion to want to make a difference, and the determination to do it. Fearless Futures Start Here.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

817 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Girls

817 / 100.00%

With SEN Support

102 / 12.48%

With SEN EHCP

0 / 0.00%

Open days

3 upcoming

Sep

12

Sixth Form Open Day

Date & Time

12/09/2026, 09:30

Sep

19

Year 7/9 Experience Day

Date & Time

19/09/2026, 09:15

Oct

3

General Open Day

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 09:30

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£12,660 – £14,340 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£20,100 – £22,290 (inc. VAT)
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Cheltenham Ladies' College, South West, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

School bus

Dedicated school bus routes are available.

The College bus service is available for Day students. The service is run in partnership with other Cheltenham independent schools. Options include; • A full pass permitting travel on all mornings and evenings throughout the term. • A morning only pass permitting travel on all mornings throughout the term. • An evening only pass permitting travel on all evenings throughout the term

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships

Scholarships are designed to recognise students with exceptional ability, curiosity and commitment. Scholarships recognise excellence and do not provide means-tested financial support.

Bursaries

Bursaries, known as Beale Awards, offer fully or partially funded boarding or day places at CLC, depending on financial circumstances.

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.10
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

A

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

60.00%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Academic subjects

Core and specialist subjects offered at Cheltenham Ladies' College.

Core subjects

Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Latin
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
Spanish

Specialist subjects

Ancient Greek
Arabic
Classical Civilisation
Computer Science
Design Technology
Further Mathematics
History of Art
Italian
Japanese
Mandarin
Music
Philosophy
Russian
Sports Science

Facilities

Sports, arts and support facilities at Cheltenham Ladies' College.

Indoor Pool
Squash Court
Tennis
All Weather Pitch
Gym
Climbing Wall
Theatre
Recording Studio
SEND Support

Popular leavers’ destinations

Senior schools and universities leavers commonly progress to

In 2025, students secured 120 places at Oxbridge, Russell Group and Ivy League universities. UK places included UCL, LSE, Durham, Imperial, Cambridge, Oxford, and Bath.
In 2025, students received 421 offers from top US Colleges, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, NYU, Northwestern, Princeton and UPenn.

Awards and recognition

Recent accolades and shortlist placements for Cheltenham Ladies' College.

WINNER
SUNDAY TIMES PARENT POWER
2026
Mobile phone policy

Mobile phone policy

Approach to mobile phone use at Cheltenham Ladies' College.

Please contact Cheltenham Ladies' College for further information on the mobile phones and electronic devices policy.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Inspected by ISI. Independent schools in England are regulated through statutory inspection.

Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham Ladies' College

What type of school is Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent girls school for students aged 11 to 18, welcoming students to join able to join at 11+, 13+ or 16+.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for over 170 years, founded on a pioneering approach to girls’ education. Academic results are consistently excellent across GCSE, A Level and IB Diploma.

CLC is located in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Facilities are a mix of tradition and innovation, from beautiful 1800s buildings to the modern Health & Fitness Centre, Parabola Arts Centre, and new Sixth Form Centre, set to open next academic year.
How do I apply to Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Most families apply to Cheltenham Ladies' College 1–2 years before entry, with an assessment process. See further information on the CLC website for full details on how to apply.
https://www.cheltladiescollege.org/join
Is Cheltenham Ladies' College a day or boarding school?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is a vibrant community with a mix of Boarding and Day students. The Boarding to Day ratio is 80:20. Boarding Houses act as a home from home, where girls become part of a supportive and diverse community of friends.
Is Cheltenham Ladies' College a single-sex or co-educational school?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is a single-sex girl's school. CLC believe that students thrive in a single-sex environment, developing resilience and confidence in an environment that encourages them to believe that nothing is out of their reach.

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