The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.4
22.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.56
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,178
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Huggett (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheltenham Ladies' College
Independent · 654m away
Naunton Park Primary School
Primary · 827m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 923m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · 1.2km away
Dean Close Airthrie
Independent · 1.2km away
St Edward's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheltenham College a selective school?
Yes. Cheltenham College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Cheltenham College?
Cheltenham College currently has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheltenham College take?
Cheltenham College caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Cheltenham College?
Cheltenham College is in Cheltenham, GL53 7LD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheltenham College have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheltenham College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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