- Cheltenham College describes itself as having “traditional values but a modern approach”. Its alumni include 14 recipients of the Victoria Cross and the Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant.
- In 2024, more than 90 per cent of school leavers secured a place at their chosen university.
- Extracurricular activities include a strong Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, as well as clubs for clay-pigeon shooting, chess, debating, pottery and Dungeons & Dragons.
- Alongside standard examinations the school offers Cambridge Technicals in business, sport and IT, and a Btec in applied psychology.
- Merit-based art, drama, music, sport and academic scholarships are awarded in Years 9 and 12.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 178

Grade
%
A*
11.4
A
30.3
B
34.6
A*/A
41.7
A*-B
76.3
GCSE 2024 rank: 210

Grade
%
A*/9/8
36.6
A/7
19.1
A*/A/9/8/7
55.7