Cheltenham College, UK
Cheltenham is a member of the ‘Rugby Group’ – an elite selection of British private schools including the world-famous Harrow, Winchester, Wellington and Radley.
Founded in 1841, Cheltenham is regarded as one of the foremost independent, boys and girls boarding schools in the UK. With both Prep and Senior sections adjacent to each other on a historic campus, Cheltenham provides an outstanding education to students between the ages of 3 to 18.
Cheltenham has a long and distinguished connection with the military, dating back to 1863. It is one of only three schools in England to have its military colours. This connection continues to exist at Muscut whose partner is the Ministry of Defence Pension Fund.
Cheltenham UK’s Achievements
The school has built an enviable reputation for both academic achievement and the breadth of activities offered outside the classroom. Students leave with excellent qualifications, enabling entry into first-class universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Indeed, each year, approximately 10% of its graduates receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge to read highly competitive subjects such as Medicine and History.
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Examination Success
As well as preparing students for examinations, the curriculum is also designed to help them think independently and creatively, preparing them for the challenges of life after school.
2024 GCSE Results
In 2024, 56% of Cheltenham College students achieved a Grade 9 – 7 at GCSE with 37% of the grades being 9 – 8. Meanwhile, 18% of them achieved the highest grade, which is Grade 9.
2024 A-Level Results
In 2024, 99.8% of Cheltenham College students achieved a Grade A-E*, with 75% attaining Grade A-B* and 41% securing Grade A-A*. An impressive 11% of students achieved Grade A*.
We are delighted to report that 90% of our students have successfully secured places at their chosen higher education institutions. They have been accepted to some of the UK’s top universities, including Exeter, Reading, Nottingham, Bristol, Cardiff, and University College London (UCL).
In addition, 44 offers were extended to 16 of our students for overseas higher education institutions, including 18 scholarships and awards.