Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham Ladies' College is a girls boarding and day school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1853. Boarding fees are £20,100 - £22,290 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Cheltenham Ladies' College
The story, ethos and character of Cheltenham Ladies' College.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Ms Eve Jardine-Young Executive
About CLC: The world needs more than just good grades. It needs inquisitive minds, brave hearts and strong values. At Cheltenham Ladies' College, we are here to nurture fearless individuals, ready to take on the future with curiosity, courage and compassion.
That's why we empower whilst we educate. We develop mindsets alongside skillsets. We teach students to think, as well as learn. To question, not just answer. To succeed, whilst learning to fail. Working in communities, not just classrooms. We help every student experience the joy of learning, find the confidence to step into the world and dare to make a difference.
Cheltenham Ladies' College For Fearless Futures Key Facts: Full, occasional boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18.
Set in the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, CLC is to strong transport links to Bristol and Birmingham. London Heathrow is one hour and 45 minutes away. The Sunday Times Parent Power 2021 South West Independent School of the Decade. Sunday Times Best in the South West for Academic Achievement for 5 years.
Top girls' boarding school in the UK for the International Baccalaureate in the IB Schools League Tables 2025. A pioneer in education for nearly 175 years. Educating for the workforce of the 2040s and beyond. Guild, the Alumnae network of 9000+ members, spans 81 countries, offering mentorship, connection and lifelong belonging.
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Academics at Cheltenham Ladies' College
What pupils study at Cheltenham Ladies' College — and where it takes them.
as well as the range of enriching lessons, activities, conferences and trips on offer. Lower College (Years 7 to 8): Years 7 and 8 make up our Lower College division, where students are encouraged to develop the confidence to fail as well as succeed, in a vibrant and fun environment where friendships and community thrive.
Students study Maths, English, separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Computing, Humanities (History, Geography, RS and Classics), Creative Subjects (Music, Art and Drama) and at least two Modern Foreign Languages. Upper College (Years 9 to 11): Students are encouraged to develop independence, make informed choices, and nurture the self-belief to believe nothing is beyond their reach, as they head into their GCSE years.
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Where our leavers go
Over the last 10 years, more than 1,300 students have graduated from CLC Sixth Form and have gone on to study at over 200 universities across the world. UK UNIVERSITIES Over these 10 years, 87% of our leavers have chosen to study at 90 different universities across the UK.
Of those who went on to study at UK institutions, just under 75% have taken up places at the following top universities (in order of popularity): UCL (University College London)University of Oxford University of Bristol The University of Edinburgh LSE (London School of Economics)University of Cambridge Durham University KCL (King's College London)University of Exeter Imperial College London The University of Manchester University of Warwick University of Leeds University of Newcastle Other destinations have included top specialist UK colleges, for music, drama, art and design, film, agriculture and veterinary science, as well as the KPMG Training Programme. WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS A further 10% of our CLC leavers have gone on to study in North America, while 3% have attended universities in Europe or Asia, including Bocconi in Italy, and HKU in Hong Kong.
Our most popular US university destinations are as follows (in order of popularity): New York University (NYU)University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Princeton University University of Chicago Georgetown University Stanford University Parsons School of Design Brown University Dartmouth College Duke University University of California, Berkeley Harvard University John Hopkins University MITOther destinations have included a further 32 universities and colleges across the US, such as Cornell, Yale and Northwestern. Wherever they are applying, all students are supported by our dedicated Professional Guidance Centre.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Cheltenham Ladies' College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Cheltenham Ladies' College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 11, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
is varied: sharing meals, House events, baking competitions, evening prep, music practice, social events, movie nights and relaxing with friends. Each House is led by a Houseparent, supported by a deputy and a team of residential and non-residential pastoral assistants.
Teams work alongside academic tutors and health and wellbeing staff to provide pastoral care to every student. Junior Boarding: Junior Houses are lively, welcoming communities for 11-16 year olds (Years 7 - 11), providing structure, guidance and strong pastoral as students settle into boarding life.
A genuine home away from home
Junior Houses are home to students aged 11-16. They are welcoming communities where younger students quickly find their and develop a strong sense of belonging. In Junior Houses, students spend time together sharing comfortable living spaces and spend time together studying, relaxing and taking part in house activities.
Senior Houses provide flexible spaces for focused study, collaboration and social time. They offer a greater degree of independence, with experiences house staff on hand to and guide students through their final years of school. Each house has the same facilities - a dining room, common rooms, prep rooms, and dorms.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Cheltenham Ladies' College admissions
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests 11+ entry: Online Maths test Written English paper Group tasks and discussions during an Assessment Day at CLC in October of the year prior to entry. 13+ entry: Online Maths test and reasoning tests Written English paper Group tasks and discussions during an Assessment Day at CLC in November two years prior to entry.
16+ entry: Applicants for whom English is not their native must submit their UKiset Profile Assessment Day: applicants sit written papers in 2 of their chosen Sixth Form subjects, take an adaptive verbal reasoning test, and an adaptive test (either Maths/Science or Art/Humanities), have a 1-2-1 interview with a member of the Sixth Form Team and take part in a small, group-based activity.
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Cheltenham Ladies' College fees & funding
What Cheltenham Ladies' College costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Cheltenham Ladies' College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Cheltenham Ladies' College against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Cheltenham Ladies' College location & travel
Where Cheltenham Ladies' College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Bayshill Road , Cheltenham , Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP, England Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1242 520691 Website https://www. cheltladiescollege. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Bristol 54 67 2. Birmingham 57 63 3. London Heathrow 84 90 4. London Gatwick 121 190 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Cheltenham Spa 1 4 Local accommodation If you're visiting us and would like suggestions about where to stay, eat or local attractions you can also visit during your time in the area, Visit Cheltenham is a useful to start.
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