Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham
Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Cheltenham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cheltenham Ladies' College in detail
Cheltenham Ladies' College in its own words
In its own words: "What does it take to thrive in a changing world? At Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we nurture inquisitive minds, brave hearts and strong values. Through real-world learning, bold ideas and a deep sense of social responsibility, our students grow into thoughtful changemakers - ready for university, and ready for life. There is no 'type' of girl at CLC."
From the headteacher's welcome: "For nearly 175 years, we have believed that girls deserve to be at the forefront of education. At CLC, students are empowered to ask difficult questions, have the self-confidence to think and speak independently, and strive to collaborate and take the lead with courage and compassion."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Saturday 31 October 2026, an open day on Saturday 31 October 2026, an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (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 Ladies' 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 Ladies' College are Cheltenham College (0.4 miles, selective); Dean Close Airthrie (0.4 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School (0.9 miles); and Berkhampstead School (0.9 miles).
Cheltenham CollegeDean Close AirthrieDean Close Preparatory SchoolBerkhampstead School
Where pupils go next
Of the 150 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education and 5% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 158 pupils (19.4%) 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 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Imperial Square (opposite), 100 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 December 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
17 October 2018
Integrated
14 October 2014
About
Cheltenham Ladies' College (CLC) is a private boarding and day school for girls aged 11 or older in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The school was established in 1853 to provide "a sound academic education for girls".
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Cheltenham Ladies' College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 43 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
12 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
93%
Near capacity
814 pupils
880 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
158
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
814
Total Pupils
0
Boys
814
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cheltenham Ladies' College
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Questions parents ask about Cheltenham Ladies' College
What are GCSE results like at Cheltenham Ladies' 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 Ladies' 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 Ladies' College last inspected?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' College has around 814 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' 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.
How many road collisions happen near Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 43 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 12 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 Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is at Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)