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Cheltenham Ladies' College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a other independent not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 833 pupils, and a capacity of 880 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

833

Pupils

880

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Cheltenham Ladies' College Catchment Area Information

Entry to Cheltenham Ladies' College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Gloucestershire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Cheltenham Ladies' College — School Information

Full address
Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
115798

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If Cheltenham Ladies' College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cheltenham Ladies' College

Is Cheltenham Ladies' College oversubscribed?

Cheltenham Ladies' College is operating close to its capacity of 880 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cheltenham Ladies' College?

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Gloucestershire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Cheltenham Ladies' College cover?

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a not applicable school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.