Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Cheltenham College is an independent secondary in Cheltenham where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2026 inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the quality of academic and other achievements to be excellent.
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
The school was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2026, where areas including the quality of academic and other achievements were judged excellent.
Pupils achieving good GCSE passes (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths) reached 98%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
The school has 461 pupils.
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