Join Year 9 as a Boarder

Welcome to Cheltenham Ladies’ College: a vibrant day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18, where each student is supported to flourish academically, socially and personally. Guided by dedicated teachers and tutors, and surrounded by a rich co-curricular life, your daughter will be nurtured and empowered through each stage of College to become a confident, compassionate individual in a community where girls thrive.

Joining CLC in Year 9

2027 Entry

If you're hoping to join us in September 2027, you're right on time. Now's the time to visit and register ahead of our entrance assessments in June 2026, so get in touch now!

2028 Entry onwards

If you're hoping to join us in September 2028, we're running entrance exams during Year 7. Your next step is to fill in an enquiry form, so we have your details, and book into a open day to come and have a look around.

2029 Entry onwards

If you're hoping to join us in September 2029 or beyond, all you need to do for now is complete an enquiry form. This makes sure we have your details on file and can get in touch once the entry process for that year is confirmed. We'd also be delighted to welcome you for an open day visit over the next year or two.

How to apply

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Complete an enquiry form
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Register
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Sit our entrance assessments

Places are offered in the month after assessment - if you choose to accept your place, we'll send you details about starting at CLC.

Why CLC?

At Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we combine over 170 years of experience with a forward-looking approach to girls’ education. For those joining at 13+ as boarders, College offers a warm, supportive home-from-home where girls can grow in confidence, independence and curiosity within a vibrant and compassionate community.

Your daughter will benefit from exceptional teaching, world-class facilities and more than 160 co-curricular clubs and activities, all within easy reach of her Boarding House. Whether exploring science and technology, performing on stage, competing in sport or discovering new passions, every pupil is encouraged to make the most of their time at CLC - and have fun along the way.

Guided by a dedicated Housemistress and supported by caring staff, girls form lifelong friendships and learn to balance study, wellbeing and fun. This is a place full of opportunity, where boarders truly thrive.

Find Out More

A website can only give you a taste of a school, so come and visit us to see for yourself.

Alternatively, if you're not ready to visit us, complete an enquiry form. This makes sure we have your details on file and can get in touch with future event dates and details of the entry process for your chosen year.

Notices

JOINING IN 2026
Applications for Year 7 in 2026 are closing soon - find out more at our 5th March Virtual Open Evening ahead of our 11th March deadline.

We also have a limited number of Day Places for other year groups, please contact our Admissions team for more information.
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JOINING IN 2027 OR BEYOND
Book now to join our 21st March 2026 Open Day

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NEW SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Our new Sixth Form Centre will provide innovative learning spaces that prepare students for university, work and life. Find out more here.