What is Cheltenham Ladies’ College like?

The school campus is located near the town centre, and is a relatively straight forward 2 hour drive from London and its airports, though Bristol and Birmingham are closer for the school’s international arrivals. Despite being central and having more of a town-campus feel, the school has sufficient space for playing fields, a huge Arts centre and a very classical feeling library. Whilst the surface of Cheltenham Ladies College is extremely polished and well-presented, it is the interactions between staff and students which generate a true feeling of warmth and productivity.

Is it a good school?

Cheltenham Ladies’ College ranks as one of the top girls’ boarding schools in the world, as it always features amongst the top girls’ boarding schools for academic results and university progression. However, its commitment to personal development and ensuring its students are prepared to leave as creative and empathetic leaders is the most impressive aspect.

Is it hard to get into Cheltenham Ladies’ College?

Yes. Whilst the school provides support for those who need it, it remains a very academically selective and very oversubscribed destination for local girls and boarders from all over the world. Entrance at 11+ and 13+ is tough enough, but at 16+ the competition increases considerably.

What is boarding at Cheltenham Ladies’ like?

There are separate houses for sixth formers. In fitting with the rest of the school, all boarding houses are very polished and nearing the luxurious end of the scale when compared to some more rustic counterparts.

Despite the almost hotel quality accommodation, boarding at Cheltenham Ladies’ manages to retain a family feel as meals and entertainment are primarily arranged independently by each house.

A high proportion of girls are full boarders, which increases as you progress into the older year groups. Again, this ensures there is always someone to talk to and plenty to do.