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Cheltenham College

Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD

Independent school for ages 2–19 in Cheltenham. Mixed intake, Church of England.

Cheltenham College is a selective Church of England independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, for boys and girls aged 2 to 19.

It offers boarding, nursery classes and a sixth form.

Its ISI inspection in April 2023 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says it was formed in 1841 and describes Cheltenham Prep for ages 3 to 13 and Cheltenham College for ages 13 to 18 sharing a large campus. It highlights academic, sport, arts and boarding facilities, and says older pupils are supported to explore interests through the 5Cs.

Ages 2–19 · All-through
1,178 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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