Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls aged 11-18

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College is a place of learning and community for girls of all faiths and many cultures, setting down the foundations for a future with a stronger chance of collaboration, tolerance and unity.

Eve Jardine-Young

Principal

A pupil, holding a sword and shield, performs in the Lower College (Years 7-9) show 'Toybox Tales'

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Welcome

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a leading independent girls day and boarding school, for pupils aged 11-18 years old.

Founded in Gloucestershire over 170 years ago, CLC is renowned for its pioneering approach to girls education, and is consistently rated one of the top girls schools in the UK.

A CLC education is full of joy, excitement and challenge. It encourages pupils to think globally, to cherish diversity and to innovate in the face of an ever-changing world.

Why CLC?

Our Curriculum

Joining CLC

Hear from our community

I think the best thing about CLC is the supportive environment, but also that although the academics are really important, there's equal emphasis placed on other things such as music, sport, drama.

Hannah

SFC1

Pupils’ attitudes to learning are consistently positive. They show initiative, independence and leadership in their learning and also work creatively and supportively with one another.

ISI Inspection 2022

Because CLC is an all-girls school, there is nothing off limits. There is nothing to be shy about, you can be in the cricket team, you can be in the football team, you can have the main role in the play, all the science opportunities - everything is for you. I think the girls really embrace that and really do have a go at anything.

Mrs Davidson

Houseparent

Pupils develop a strong sense of self-understanding of themselves as individuals and learners. They actively reflect on their capabilities, character, feelings and motivations.

ISI Inspection 2022

Pupils’ excellent academic and other achievements reflect their commitment to make the most of every opportunity offered by the school’s extensive academic and extra-curricular provision.

ISI Inspection 2022

You make a lot of friends and you know that they're lifelong friends. It’s really comforting to know that you have such a good support system here.

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Seraphina

LC3

Pupils have an outstanding sense of what is right and wrong, fair and unfair, and examine ethical issues deeply with due regard for all viewpoints.

ISI Inspection 2022

Pupils’ communication skills are particularly strong. They listen attentively, assimilating information quickly and thoroughly. They take good account of one another’s view and build on each other’s ideas.

ISI Inspection 2022

CLC has surpassed anything we could have expected or hoped for. We feel blessed, and oh so lucky to have our daughter in your very capable hands.

Parent of SFC1 (Year 12) boarding pupil

Pupils respond wholeheartedly to the trust that is invested in them and as a result they behave well, are thoughtful, appreciative and engaged in the topics of the day and the world around them.

ISI Inspection 2022