Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire

Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7LD
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College and Junior School Heads: Dr Alex Peterken and Mr Scott Bryan  Bursar: Mr John Champion  Admissions: Mrs Emma Ryan and Mrs Lucinda Roskilly - College and Junior School Registrars

Cheltenham College is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent schools for both day and boarding pupils aged 3–18. Offering outstanding all round education within a warm and vibrant community, the school is situated in 72 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the Cotswolds. The prep school (3 – 13) occupies a stunning woodland setting, including its own sports fields and lake, adjacent to the Senior School. It also has its own pre-prep department called Kingfishers for children aged 3 – 7. Road and rail connections are excellent, with Birmingham and Bristol airports less than an hour away and London no more than two.

Cheltenham College is renowned for its richness and diversity of education. Opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and potential are vast, from academic success through to leadership skills, sport and creativity. Both the prep and the senior school are reputed nationally for the strength of their numerous sports teams, with top-level sports professionals and coaches complementing unrivalled sporting facilities. Music also plays a vital part in school life, with pupils able to learn just about every orchestral instrument imaginable as well as numerous choirs, bands and ensembles. The arts equally flourish, with both schools staging several plays a year and pupils encouraged to exhibit their art and design work in Thirlestaine House, the College’s very own 19th century mansion and gallery.

Life at the prep school is action packed with lessons including daily class music and French from the age of 3, and after school activities ranging from debating and drama to rocket making and wind surfing! A real sense of enthusiasm for learning pervades the school, with pupils building strong relationships with each other and their teachers. A broad and independent curriculum stimulates and challenges the boys and girls academically, while the 40+ clubs, societies and sports teams enable every child to flourish and excel. Pastoral care is outstanding, with teachers taking the time to get to know each child and their parents individually. Equally in College a huge array of extra and co-curricular clubs and societies are on offer, from outdoor pursuits and expeditions to the Himalayas to community service and Humanitarian Aid projects. Up to 30 clubs operate weekly, including shooting, dance, pottery, film making and drama. The school also runs a successful Combined Cadet Force and operates the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Bronze and Gold level.

Renowned for its focus on all round education, one of Cheltenham College’s greatest strengths is the loyalty, respect and integrity that it inspires in its pupils. Founded upon Christian principles, with a strong House system at its heart, Cheltenham College offers a tremendous amount to parents who want their children to develop not only as learners but as independent, confident and responsible young people. The inclusive community of the College encourages both social and academic integration; boys and girls play an active role in College life and thrive within it. All pupils are stretched academically and go on to achieve their best in a positive and supportive learning environment.

In the Junior School, there is a 100% Common Entrance pass rate and many pupils gain Senior School scholarships.

In College, the iGCSE is offered in Maths, English Literature, Science, History and Geography and over 95% of school leavers go on to the university of their choice.

Age range: 3 - 18

Day pupils: 288 boys and 192 girls

Annual day fees: £6,150 - £22,260

Full boarding pupils: 520 boys and 208 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £15,075 - £29,415

This school offers flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 808 boys and 400 girls

Staff numbers: 160 full time and 30 part time

Method of entry: Assessment, Interview, Report from previous school, Please apply to school, Registration, Scholarship exam, Visit school, Taster days

Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, HMC, IAPS, SATIPS

Religious affiliation: All denominations welcome, Church of England

Teaching languages: English

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Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre Economics Electronics Environmental studies Government/Politics ICT Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics	Ancient Greek Chinese English English as foreign/2nd language French German Greek Italian Latin Mandarin Russian Spanish	Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-country Fencing Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Squash Swimming Table tennis Tennis Water sports	Adventure training Ballet Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Cadets - CCF/ACF/ATC etc Canoeing Chess Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Fishing Horse riding and management Language club Public speaking/Debating Rainbows/Brownies/Guides Rowing Sailing Shooting Skiing	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Jazz Keyboard Organ Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Experience of diplomatic corps' children Experience of expatriates' children Experience of gifted children Experience of international students Experience of services' children Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service

The school offers: Drama, Academic, Armed forces discounts or bursaries, Choral, Art, CDT, Siblings, Music, Financial need, Organ, Other scholarships, Sport

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, IGCSE, Common Entrance

  % pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 98%
  % pass rate (exams at age 18): 99%
30 courses are offered for age 18 exams
95% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Physical Disabilities
Hearing Impairment (HI)

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