Cheltenham College is a leading co-educational independent school in the UK, renowned for its strong sense of community, academic excellence, and outstanding co-curricular provision. Particularly attractive to Forces families, the College offers stability, continuity, and a supportive boarding environment that helps pupils thrive regardless of posting cycles.
The school is approximately 80% boarding. Our boarding programme runs seven days a week, providing a structured, engaging, and welcoming environment. The majority of pupils choose to remain in school over the weekend, enjoying a wide range of activities, trips, and social opportunities, which fosters a strong sense of belonging, camaraderie, and community.
Cheltenham College places great emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals. Academic standards are high, with 82% of recent leavers achieving between an A*-B and progressing to top universities. Alongside this, the College is known for its highly competitive sports programme, offering exceptional coaching and facilities across a wide range of disciplines.
A key highlight for many Forces families is the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), which is a central part of school life. It promotes leadership, resilience, and teamwork, aligning closely with the values familiar to military families. Overall, Cheltenham College provides a balanced education in a supportive and vibrant boarding community.
Cheltenham College offers an all-round education rooted in character, community, and challenge, fostering resilience, ambition and excellence.





| Head | Mr. Chris Townsend |
| School Type | Combined co-education school |
| Junior Age Range | 3 - 13 |
| Senior Age Range | 13 - 18 |
| Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: No |
| Vocational |
| Boarding Fees From | £12,643.00 per term |
| Forces Discount | Forces Families pay only 10% of fees |
| Total Students | 1172 |
| Youngest Boarder | 7 |
| Junior Boarders | 40 |
| Senior Boarders | 549 |
| Int'l Students | 170 |
| Closest Airport 1 | Bristol (85km) |
| Closest Airport 2 | Birmingham (95km) |
| School Address | Cheltenham College Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7LD |