Cheltenham Ladies' College

A other independent school school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cheltenham Ladies' College.

Cheltenham, GL503EP Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Bayshill Road
Cheltenham, GL503EP
Phone
1242520691
Website
cheltladiescollege.org/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115798
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Website
www.cheltladiescollege.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
880 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
851

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
95.5 (+43.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
77.1 (+37.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
53.7 (+34.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
53 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
106
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
851 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(52 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Baccalaureate (International Baccalaureate)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

To promote mutual respect, integrity, courage and the productive exchange of ideas. To nurture intellectual curiosity, creativity, confidence and an enduring sense of belonging.

Facilities

Health and Fitness Centre (opened in 2018) with two sports halls, a climbing wall, a refurbished 25m swimming pool, a multi-purpose activity studio, a dance studio, five squash courts and a 58-station gym. Parabola Arts Centre with a 325-seat auditorium, gallery and teaching spaces (opened in 2009). Royal House – home for the College's professional services functions. New Sixth Form Centre (development announced for Autumn 2026) with state-of-the-art facilities. Science laboratories refurbished; music rooms and Sixth Form Block upgrades.

Curriculum Highlights

In Sixth Form, students can study either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or A Levels. IB learners must choose six subjects from distinct curriculum areas, with a core of Theory of Knowledge, an Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. There is no predetermined options blocks; students choose subject combinations and the timetable is constructed around them. Lower College (Years 7-9) provides breadth to GCSE courses; Upper College (Years 10-11) typically involves 10 GCSE subjects with a free choice of options.

Wraparound Care

Day Houses provide wraparound care with operations from 7am to 7pm on weekdays.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are based on potential and a positive attitude to learning; there is no single 'type' of girl; entry points are 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9), and 16+ (Sixth Form); all candidates must take entrance examinations and assessments; occasional mid-year spaces may be available; visits/open days are recommended.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Fees are termly and include teaching, essential educational materials, text books, curriculum trips, pastoral care, Personal Accident Insurance, meals and snacks, and many co-curricular and weekend activities. For 2025-26: Lower/Upper College and Sixth Form pupils (boarding) £20,100 per term; (day) £12,660 per term. Sixth Form pupils new to CLC (boarding) £22,290 per term; (day) £14,340 per term. The Beale Awards offer up to 100% fee support (means-tested). Schedule of Fees is available via the admissions link.

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