Cheltenham College

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull boardingAges 13-18Independent685 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

47.4/ 100

National

Academic record55

Press reputation55

Alumni56

Prestige42

Parental signal71

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

Baseline entrance requirements must be met; pupils can join from Third Form (Year 9) through to Sixth Form (Year 12)

Life & activities

Arts

DramaMusicChoral EvensongOrgan recitals

Extra-curricular

Clubs and activitiesChoral EvensongOrgan recitals

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Pastoral care: Cheltenham College focuses on developing the whole person, ensuring pupils gain the qualifications they need alongside the abilities and character to open doors later in life. Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their own trajectory, inspiring self-understanding and self-confidence. The Chapel also supports wellbeing by providing a peaceful place for reflection and contemplation.

Latest inspection

Excellent in All Areas

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