Day Students
Day students
A global education,
close to home
For many families, being a day student at CLC offers the best of all worlds - the opportunities of a world-leading school, the flexibility of wrap around care and the ease of occasional boarding, all within coinvent reach of home.
Around 20% of our students join as day pupils, travelling from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. They are fully part of the CLC community, learning, exploring and building friendships alongside boarders in a vibrant and supportive community.
Our dedicated Day Houses act as a base during the school day: somewhere to study, relax and catch up with friends, supported by encouraging house staff who truly know them.
Designed for busy families
Day life at CLC is designed with working families in mind.
Our Junior (11-16 years old) Day Girls are located in Eversleigh House, open from 7.30am on weekdays and term-time Saturdays. Sixth Formers are based in Bayshill on the main College site, which is open from 7.00am, and gives easy access to CLC's facilities.
Lunches are included for all day students and served in our purpose-built Bayshill Court Dining Room, just a short walk from the Day Houses.
After school, the day houses are open until 7.00pm on weekday evenings, allowing students to be picked up at a convenient time. Clubs and activities run between 4.45pm and 6.00pm and day students can use all the usual house facilities to relax or complete Prep - early evening snacks are also provided. On term-time Saturdays, Eversleigh remains open until 1.00pm and our Sixth Form House remains open until 2.00pm.
An extensive local bus network connects towns and villages across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, making the journey to College straightforward for many families.
Route A: Broadway, Toddington, Winchcombe, Gretton, Gotherington, Bishops Cleeve, Southham Prestbury and Cheltenham Racecourse.
Route B: Moreton-on-Marsh, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Sherborne, Northleach and Andoversford.
Route C: Ashton Keynes, South Cerney, Cirencester and Colesbourne.
Route D: Nailsworth, Woodchester, Stroud, Bisley, The Camp and Birdlip.
Route E: Gloucester, Innsworth, Churchdown, Shurdington and Leckhampton.
We're always open to considering alternative routes outside of current options. Get in touch and let us know where would be helpful for you.
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Occasional boarding
For additional flexibility, day pupils also have the option to board occasionally during the week.
Beds are reserved within our boarding houses so that day students can stay overnight when needed, whether to support co-curricular commitments, busy family schedules or simply to experience boarding life.
Girls are cared for by experienced boarding house staff and benefit from the same facilities and routines as our full boarders.
Occasional boarding is available up to two nights per week, between Monday and Friday. Sunday night boarding is sometimes available on request.
Supper and breakfast are included in the cost of occasional boarding and the charge is added to parents' termly bill.
Become a student
Join in Year 7
Join at the start of the CLC journey, building confidence, curiosity and friendships from the very beginning of Senior School.
Join in Year 9
A key entry point, join our vibrant and energetic Upper College with a focus on GCSE preparation, personal discovery and looking ahead to future pathways.
Join Sixth FOrm
Join our Sixth Form community to pursue A Levels or the IB, preparing for university and the opportunities beyond.
Join at another point
Applications are occasionally possible in other year groups, depending on availability. Our Admissions team will guide you through the options.
Looking for September 2026 entry?
If you're considering 2026 entry, we only have limited day places remaining. Complete an enquiry form as soon as possible and our Admissions Team will get back to you.
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