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Adventure Days 2026
Lower College and Upper College students enjoyed an array of fun activities at this year’s Adventure Days. From climbing to zip lining, they all ventured out of their comfort zone.
Nurturing Curiosity
Roller Disco Autumn Term 2026
On Saturday 3rd October all students from the Junior Boarding Houses were invited to spend some time with their friends from other Houses at the Roller Disco event at the CLC Health and Fitness Centre.
Year 7-8 (Lower College)
German Exchange Week
This year marked the 16th anniversary of our exchange with Maria-Ward-Schule, Mainz, and we were delighted to welcome 12 German visitors to Cheltenham.
ML Department
House Music 2026
House Music once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most anticipated and inspiring events in our calendar.
Music Department
CLC Students Interview Bestselling Author and Activist Laura Bates
During Laura Bates's visit to College, CLC student English Reps had the opportunity to sit down with Laura and take part in a Q&A.
Student Voice
Inside CLC: "I love how supportive everyone is"
We spoke to one of our Day students about what they love most about CLC, good school slang, their favourite teacher, the best school events and their favourite food options.
Student Voice
Students achieve highest marks in the UK
All our pupils received fantastic results this summer, with seven pupils achieving the highest marks in the country across A Level, IB and GCSE.
Celebrating Courage
Celebrating Top A Level, IB and GCSE Results 2026
Over the summer, we celebrated pupils’ outstanding A Level, IB and GCSE results.
A Levels
CLC Celebrates GCSE Results 2026
Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating outstanding GCSE results today, with 9/8/A* grades making up more than two thirds (71%) of results. By far the most common grade among pupils was the highest possible grade 9, accounting for almost half (45%) of results.
Results
Top Tips for Joining CLC at Lower and Upper College
Head of Lower College, Ms Charlotte Woodhead, and Head of Upper College, Ms Dafna Ashworth, share some of their top tips and advice for new students and parents joining CLC.
Year 7-8 (Lower College)
Achievements Roundup Summer Term 2026
This term, CLC students have continued to demonstrate exceptional curiosity and commitment, achieving remarkable success across a range of disciplines.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
Visit to JCA London Fashion Academy
This week a group of students travelled to London for a visit at the JCA London Fashion Academy, founded by Professor Jimmy Choo.
EET Department
Print Workshops with artist Katherine Jones
This week, we welcomed artist Katherine Jones (RA), who delivered a series of inspiring printmaking workshops to LC3 art students and UC4 and SFC1 art scholars.
Art Department
Higher Education and Careers Fair 2026
Before half term, the Professional Guidance Centre held their annual Higher Education and Careers Fair providing an inspiring and informative experience offering valuable insights into a wide range of future pathways for pupils in UC4-SFC1.
PGC
UC4 River Field Trip
Before half term, the Geography Department took GCSE geography students on an exciting fieldwork trip to complete their river studies.
Geography Department
UC4 History Trip to Berlin
Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the History department took 33 GCSE students in UC4 on a four-day trip to Berlin. We experienced, first-hand, many of the locations covered in lessons, both from the German and Cold War aspects of our curriculum.
History Department
The University Guys International Universities Fair
Last week, Upper College and Sixth Form students were invited to an International Universities Fair hosted at College to broaden their understanding of global higher education opportunities.
PGC
'In Bloom' Art Exhibition
In Bloom is an intergenerational collaborative project that brings together two communities: St Hilda’s East and Cheltenham Ladies’ College. The exhibition features postcard-sized artworks created by LC3 and UC4 pupils alongside members of St Hilda’s East Older People’s Group, Feeling Good.
Art Department
USA Hockey & Lacrosse Tour
Before Easter break, 32 students from LC3 and UC4 set off on what would become an unforgettable USA Hockey and Lacrosse Tour.
Sport Department
Social Action at CLC
What a fantastic term we've had! This half term has seen lots of fundraising activities in addition to all of our community work with local partners.
Partnerships and Volunteering
Upcycled Fashion Show 2026
Our annual Upcycled Fashion Show took place on Thursday 12th March. We saw nearly 50 outfits made and modelled by students from LC1 to SFC2.
Art Department
Retro Games Evening
The LC3 Retro Games evening was just brilliant…“We loved it! It was such fun!” is the feedback we have had from our LC3s who came to the event we hosted last Saturday. It seems the visiting boys and staff from Radley College thoroughly enjoyed the occasion as well.
Co-curricular
National Careers Week 2026
Our Professional Guidance Centre (PGC) has been busy celebrating National Careers Week (NCW) this year with a host of events, engaging pupils in activities that will help them with their plans for the future.
PGC
Art Scholars' Exhibition 2026
On Wednesday 11th February, we had an incredible evening in the PAC, where Art Scholars were given the opportunity to showcase their work and express their creativity.
Academic
New structure for Lower and Upper College Divisions
From September 2026, College’s Lower and Upper College structure is changing. This development comes about as a result of an extensive review to consider how best to enhance pupil experience and learning.
Year 7-8 (Lower College)
Hauser & Wirth Art Trip
Last week, our LC3 sculpture students and UC4 art scholars visited Hauser & Wirth, Somerset, to see the ‘Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely, Myths & Machines’ exhibition.
Academic
TEDx CLC Women
The TEDx CLC Women event was a memorable and thought-provoking experience centred around the theme ‘The Edge of Knowing’, exploring the space where curiosity meets uncertainty.
Celebrating Courage
GCSE Results 2025
Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating outstanding GCSE results today, with the highest possible grade 9 making up half (50%) of all results, compared with the national average of 5%.
GCSE