Best Boarding Schools in Cheltenham
5 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheltenham, 5 boarding schools (3.2% of 158) provide residential education, which is above the national average of 1.2%.
- Cheltenham's boarding schools have 2,956 pupils, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%.
- 100.0% of Cheltenham's boarding schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 1 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The boarding schools in Cheltenham have an Attainment 8 score of 43.80, and 31.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with 16.2% having special educational needs.
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Pupils1,178
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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
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Pupils833
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Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL51 6QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils446
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 158 boarding schools in Cheltenham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheltenham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,949 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.