Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West · GL50 3EP
A long-established girls' boarding and day school in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Ladies' College educates around 833 pupils aged 11 to 18, with a substantial sixth form of 312. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Led by Principal Ms Eve Jardine-Young, the College offers an unusually broad curriculum that stretches to the International Baccalaureate alongside A-levels. Boarding and day places sit at the heart of school life, and the breadth of languages on offer - French, Spanish, German and Chinese - signals an outward-looking academic culture.
833
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£43,202
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 833
- Location
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- www.cheltladiescollege.org/
- Telephone
- 01242 520691
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Ms Eve Jardine-Young
Latest results
Attainment 8
78.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
94%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
88%
A-level A*-A
70%
A-level A*-B
87%
Teaching & academics
Results here are exceptional by any measure: an Attainment 8 score of 78.2 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 94% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. At GCSE, 88% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, while at A-level 70% reach A*-A and 87% A*-B. Sixth-formers can choose between A-levels and the IB, and pursue an EPQ, with sciences, mathematics and humanities particularly popular. This is a setting suited to able, motivated girls who will thrive in a demanding academic environment.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 312
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.24%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Breadth extends well beyond the core subjects, with creative and analytical strengths reflected in popular options such as Fine Art, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music and Computing. Scholarships recognise both academic and artistic talent, and the wide language provision - including Chinese and Latin - points to rich opportunities for pupils with linguistic interests.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £37,980 - £43,202
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £60,300 - £66,870
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Families can apply for assistance with fees (from one to 100 per cent, depending on their circumstances).
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 8 November 2022
The last word
An academically formidable girls' school where day and boarding fees are significant, but means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent open the door to families across a range of circumstances.
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Cheltenham Ladies' College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Cheltenham Ladies' College located?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is located at Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP.
What type of school is Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Cheltenham Ladies' College?
Cheltenham Ladies' College has approximately 833 pupils on roll.
What is Cheltenham Ladies' College's inspection rating?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 8 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.