Cheltenham College, Cheltenham
Cheltenham College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Cheltenham. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cheltenham College in detail
Cheltenham College in its own words
In its own words: "Formed in 1841, Cheltenham College today consists of the Cheltenham Prep (for ages 3-13) and Cheltenham College (for ages 13-18). Both schools share a large campus in Cheltenham and benefit from outstanding facilities for academics, sports, the Arts and Boarding life."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheltenham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cheltenham College are Cheltenham Ladies' College (0.4 miles, selective); Dean Close Airthrie (0.7 miles); St Edward's School (0.8 miles); and Berkhampstead School (1 mile).
Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeDean Close AirthrieSt Edward's SchoolBerkhampstead School
Where pupils go next
Of the 151 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 46% went on to university or other higher education and 19% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 203 pupils (17.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheltenham College (near), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cheltenham College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 February 2019
Inspection
26 January 2016
About
Cheltenham College is a public school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The school opened in 1841 as a Church of England foundation and is known for its outstanding linguistic, military, and sporting traditions.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheltenham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Cheltenham College
HRH The Princess Royal Presents New Colours to Cheltenham College CCF
16 Sep 2026
Kingsley Evans and rockwealth Announced as 1st XV Shirt Sponsors
15 Sep 2026
International Polo Tie
14 Sep 2026
Pupils Explore New Opportunities at Activities Fayre
12 Sep 2026
A Weekend Packed with Adventure for Boarders
11 Sep 2026
What is Value Added and why is it important?
11 Sep 2026
From Cheltenham College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Cheltenham College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Cheltenham College.
- OSCA ST JOHNS860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 25 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,134 pupils
1,200 places
66 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cheltenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheltenham
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
203
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,134
Total Pupils
591
Boys
543
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cheltenham College
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Questions parents ask about Cheltenham College
What are GCSE results like at Cheltenham College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cheltenham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Cheltenham College last inspected?
Cheltenham College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Cheltenham College?
Cheltenham College has around 1134 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cheltenham College?
Cheltenham College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Cheltenham College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Cheltenham College: OSCA ST JOHNS (860m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Cheltenham College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 25 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cheltenham College?
Cheltenham College is at Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)