How many pupils does Cheltenham College have?

Cheltenham College has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cheltenham College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cheltenham College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Cheltenham College?

Cheltenham College is located at Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD.

Cheltenham College

Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

14.3

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

1,178

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Cheltenham College

Cheltenham College is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 1,178 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,178 / 1,200 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

13.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

117 students

34.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD
Phone: 01242265600
Headmaster: Chris Townsend
Website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cheltenham College?: Cheltenham College is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Cheltenham College have?: Cheltenham College has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cheltenham College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Cheltenham College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Cheltenham College?: Cheltenham College is located at Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD.

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