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Fearless Futures Start Here

The world needs more than just good grades. It needs curious minds, brave hearts and strong values.

At Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we believe education is about more than what you learn, it’s about who you become.

We nurture confident, compassionate and courageous young women, ready to take on the future and make a difference in the world.

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Why Cheltenham Ladies' College?

At CLC, every girl follows her own path. We create an environment where girls are encouraged to think independently, embrace challenge and contribute positively to the world around them. It's an education that develops academic excellence alongside the confidence, character and compassion needed for the future.

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Academic Excellence
We provide educational experiences that are deliberately wide and expansive, encouraging and supporting pupils to explore opportunities and possibilities
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Discover the possibilities
From volunteering and weekend activities, to co-curricular clubs that span sports, the arts and everything in between, we nurture a school where opportunity is endless.
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Significant strengths
Our latest ISI report recognised our expert teachers, wellbeing support and approach to technology as well as awarding CLC a rare "significant strength"

Boarding

Boarding provides girls with the space to grow in confidence, build lifelong friendships and become part of a vibrant international community. Supported by exceptional pastoral care, every girl is encouraged to embrace new experiences and develop the independence to flourish. 

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Junior Boarding
Our Junior Houses are a home-away-from-home for our 11-16 year old boarders.
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Senior Boarding
Our Senior Houses offer our Sixth Formers a balance of independence and guidance.
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Weekends
Weekends provide an opportunity for students to have fun with friends, try new things and take on new challenges.

Admissions Processes

1
Complete an enquiry form

Let us know you're interested in applying. You can do this at the top of this page

2
Visit us

Book to attend an Open Day in October, March or June

3
Register

This confirms that you want to go ahead with your application.

4
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.

More details by year of entry

We still have a few places left to join us in 2026. Compete the enquiry form at the top of the page and our Admissions Team will get in touch.

 

You're right on time. Now's the time to visit and register ahead of our entrance assessments in Autumn 2026, so get in touch now!

More information about Entry Processes

 

If you're hoping to join us in September 2028 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.

 
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