Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent secondary school for girls in Cheltenham, where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average at 99%, earning it a top 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged exceptional. Inspectors also found the quality of pupils' personal development to be excellent.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
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.
At its 2025 ISI inspection, Cheltenham Ladies' College was judged exceptional for the quality of academic and other achievements, and excellent for both personal development and leadership.
At Cheltenham Ladies' College, 99% of pupils achieve good GCSE passes (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Cheltenham Ladies' College has 814 pupils.
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