Cheltenham Ladies' College
- A Level
- IB Diploma
- British
About
Cheltenham Ladies' College is a registered charity and senior school for girls in Cheltenham, UK, with day and boarding places. It has about 820 students, offers A Level and IB Diploma sixth-form study, and admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 14+ and 16+.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · IB Diploma · British
Ages
Ages 11–18
Students
820
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1853
- Gender
- Girls
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Lower College (LC1 & LC2) | GBP 20,400 |
| Upper College (UC3, UC4 & UC5) | GBP 20,880 |
| Sixth Form (pupil continuing from Upper | GBP 21,300 |
| Sixth Form (new entrant) (SFC1 & SFC2) | GBP 22,740 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-11-09
- Open days
- 2027-03-20
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Sport
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 38.9
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Boarding
- Library
Sports
- Hockey
- Cross country
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Equestrian
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Running
- Netball
Arts
- Music
- Drama performances
After-school activities
- Co-curricular programme
- Weekend activities
- Community Links volunteering
- House Music
- Adventure Days
Upcoming events
- Nov9MonApplication deadlineAll day
Apply by 9th November 2026 to join us in Year 9 2028
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