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Cheltenham Ladies' College

Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a private secondary-stage school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Girls Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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 met

Overview

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is a girls’ day and boarding school for ages 11 to 18, built on a long tradition of women’s education. Its current language centres on curiosity, courage and compassion.

Academic life runs from Lower College to the Sixth Form, with more than 30 subjects and a choice between A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. There are no fixed option blocks. History is taught through enquiry and debate, supported by lectures, societies and trips.

The estate combines heritage buildings with specialist spaces. The Health and Fitness Centre has sports halls, a climbing wall, swimming pool, squash courts and gym; the Parabola Arts Centre supports drama, dance and talks; and the Fauconberg Wing houses art, design, engineering, printmaking and photography facilities. Houses provide shared spaces.

CLC’s co-curricular programme includes music, drama, sport, outdoor education and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, from kayaking and sailing to mountain biking and walking. For Sixth Form entry, applicants register in Year 11 and attend an assessment day with subject papers, adaptive tests, interview and group activity. Applicants whose first language is not English submit a UKiset profile.

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
96.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 78.2 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 60% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Gloucestershire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Cheltenham Ladies' College, Gloucestershire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
78.2
Grade 5+ English and maths
96.5%
EBacc APS
7.13
EBacc entry
66.2%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Gloucestershire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Cheltenham Ladies' College, Gloucestershire, and England. 100 80 60 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
11-18
Principal
Ms Eve Jardine-Young
Pupil roll
814 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Postcode
GL50 3EP
Area
Gloucestershire

School leadership

Principal
Ms Eve Jardine-Young

School contact

School phone
01242520691

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01242520691
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Senior day fees
Boarding fees
Senior boarding fees
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
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

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Sixth Form registration closes for UK-school applicants

    30 September 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (Year 12); entry: September 2027.

  2. Sixth Form scholarship applications close

    1 October 2026

    Route: Sixth Form scholarship; entry: September 2027.

  3. Sixth Form assessment days

    12 October; 4, 5 or 10 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (Year 12); entry: September 2027.

  4. Sixth Form additional scholarship assessments

    Music: 4 November; Art: 5 November; Sport: 10 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form scholarship; entry: September 2027.

  5. Sixth Form offers are made

    Week beginning 1 December 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (Year 12); entry: September 2027.

  6. Sixth Form offers are accepted

    December 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (Year 12); entry: September 2027.

  7. Year 7 bursary registration closes

    Mid-September 2026

    Route: Year 7 bursary; entry: September 2027.

  8. Year 7 bursary assessments

    First two weeks of October 2026

    Route: Year 7 bursary; entry: September 2027.

  9. Year 7 bursary outcomes are communicated

    January 2027

    Route: Year 7 bursary; entry: September 2027.

  10. Sixth Form bursary outcomes are communicated

    January 2027

    Route: Sixth Form bursary; entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
78.2 Attainment 8
GCSE results
96.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
96.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
7.13 EBacc APS
A-level results
60% AAB or better
A-level average points
48.56 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 9 December 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 9 December 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Cheltenham Ladies' College handle admissions?

Cheltenham Ladies' College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Cheltenham Ladies' College?

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 Cheltenham Ladies' College?

Sixth Form registration closes for UK-school applicants: 30 September 2026. Sixth Form scholarship applications close: 1 October 2026. Sixth Form assessment days: 12 October; 4, 5 or 10 November 2026. Sixth Form additional scholarship assessments: Music: 4 November; Art: 5 November; Sport: 10 November 2026. Sixth Form offers are made: Week beginning 1 December 2026. Sixth Form offers are accepted: December 2026. Year 7 bursary registration closes: Mid-September 2026. Year 7 bursary assessments: First two weeks of October 2026. Year 7 bursary outcomes are communicated: January 2027. Sixth Form bursary outcomes are communicated: January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Cheltenham Ladies' College?

Cheltenham Ladies' College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 9 December 2025.