Open Independent Church of England Mixed

Cheltenham College

Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
1,178 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
FSM %
632 Boys
546 Girls
About Cheltenham College

Cheltenham College is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Cheltenham and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Nicola Huggett.

Information on Cheltenham College is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Cheltenham
Ward College
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 155
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 29-07-1841
UKPRN 10015396
URN 115795
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheltenham College is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham College has 1,178 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Cheltenham College caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The admissions policy at Cheltenham College is: Selective.
Yes, Cheltenham College has a Church of England religious character.
The Headmaster at Cheltenham College is Mrs Nicola Huggett.
Cheltenham College is at Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Cheltenham College: Has a sixth form.
Cheltenham College is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mrs Nicola Huggett
Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115795
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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