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Welcome to our hub for all things CLC.
If you're interested in...
the curiosity we nurture every day
the courage and successes we celebrate
the compassion and real-world impact of our partnerships
or the fearless conversations that we champion
...you're in the right place.
September
Celebrating Top A Level, IB and GCSE Results 2026
Over the summer, we celebrated pupils’ outstanding A Level, IB and GCSE results.
A Levels
August
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
July
Naturopathic Medicine: Creating a more vital and joyful life
"The aim essentially is to get people to lead a more vital and joyful life." Guild member Dr Aparna Prinja talks about her path to setting up her own business, from joining CLC and studying to become a doctor, to publishing her book 'Plant Milk Power' and founding AharaLife.
Guild
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)
Students Celebrate Top IB Results 2026
Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating exceptional International Baccalaureate (IB) results, with an average point score of 40.6, equivalent to four A* grades at A Level.
Results
June
World-leading advances in genomic selection
By the age of eleven, alumna Jennie Pryce knew she wanted to be a geneticist. She talks about her journey into the field of dairy genetics and world-leading research.
Guild
Celebrating Chemistry Highlights and Successes
The Summer Term saw a flurry of Chemistry competitions that challenged students to showcase their knowledge of Chemistry and problem-solving skills.
Chemistry Department
LC2 Camp
On Monday 8th June, LC2s set off for the Pioneer Centre in Cleobury Mortimer for the annual LC2 Camp.
Outdoor Ed Department
Celebrating Modern Languages Successes
Last week saw some brilliant successes across ML competitions, including the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, the Routes Into Languages Translation Bee and the Oxford University 2026 French Flash Fiction competition.
dept-mfl
Celebrating Our Alumnae in Literature
Our Guild community continues to achieve outstanding success in the literary world, showcasing the breadth of skill, talent and ambition that define CLC.
Guild
LC1 and LC2 Scholars' Recital
The LC1/LC2 Scholars’ Recital took place in the Council Room on Friday lunchtime, showcasing the exceptional talents of three of our Music Scholars.
Music Department
A Surgical Elective in Cuba: Clinical, Cultural, & Personal Insights
What does it mean to be a globally minded doctor? Guild member Chloe Corbett shares her thoughts on her general surgery elective in Cuba.
Guild
Greenpower Racing – Bedford Heat 2026
Over the weekend, the Greenpower team set off for an exciting day of racing at the Bedford Autodrome.
EET Department
History Olympiad European Champions 2026
Over the half term break, three SFC1 students were crowned European Champions at the International History Olympiad in Berlin. Making CLC the first ever female single-sex school to win at this level and the first all-female team to win since 2013!
Celebrating Courage
May
Those Who Dare
Last week, we held our Those Who Dare event, welcoming guest speakers from all parts of our College community for an insightful afternoon of networking.
PGC
Spring Concert 2026
Enjoy a recording of the fantastic performances from last term’s Spring Concert.
Music Department
April
CLC x St Hilda’s East Weekend Highlights
Last weekend marked our very first SHE-CLC weekend, and what a fantastic start it was.
Partnerships and Volunteering
"Is this what Cheltenham gave us?" Guild Members' Trip to Peru
Eight CLC alumnae from across four decades, set out on a 10‑day adventure through Peru.
Guild
CLC receives ‘Significant Strength’ accolade from Independent Schools’ Inspection
We are very proud to announce that the ISI’s recently published inspection report has provided formal recognition of the value of our educational approach and outcomes. In a highly positive set of findings, College was not only found to be fully compliant in all areas, but also received the rare accolade of a Significant Strength.
Celebrating Courage
Introducing our new brand approach
As they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on their new roles for the first time, we asked our Sixth Formers and Fearless Futures Ambassadors, Isla, Zahra, Sarah, Helena and Kip, about what courage and fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
UK Maths Competition 2026
As part of our Maths Enrichment Programme, twelve students from LC2 and LC3 were selected to take part in a series of Friday morning sessions.
Maths Department
Sports Roundup 1st April 2026
This roundup from our Sport Department features Dance, Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Squash, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, and Golf.
Sport Department
Achievements Spring Term 2026
This Spring Term, CLC students have continued to demonstrate exceptional curiosity and commitment, achieving remarkable success across a range of disciplines.
Academic
Beauty and the Beast
On Thursday 26th March, the curtain came down on our musical production of Beauty and the Beast. For three nights, packed auditoriums listened and celebrated a “tale as old as time” but with a CLC twist.
Drama Department
March
Senior Sports Awards
We had approximately 170 students and staff attend the 16th Annual Sports Awards on Tuesday 17th March, celebrating the sporting successes of our Senior students in Upper College and SFC.
Co-curricular
CLC STEM Racing Teams Impress at Regional Final
Four STEM Racing teams delivered outstanding performances at the Shropshire Regional Final.
Co-curricular
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
February
Early Offers From UK Universities
The dedication and hard work that our Sixth Form students have put into their university applications is truly paying off, with over 370 offers already received.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
Celebrating our Alumnae in STEM
Our Guild community continues to excel across STEM, showcasing the breadth of skill, talent and ambition that define our CLC community.
Guild
Chemistry Race 2026
On Saturday 7th February, five SFC chemists travelled to Rugby School to take part in the sixth annual Chemistry Race - an exciting opportunity to put their far beyond A Level / IB chemistry skills to the test.
Chemistry Department