First & Foremost

About Us

Cheltenham College is a co-educational Day and Boarding school at the heart of the Cotswolds.

Formed in 1841, Cheltenham College today consists of the Cheltenham Prep (for ages 3-13) and Cheltenham College (for ages 13-18). Both schools share a large campus in Cheltenham and benefit from outstanding facilities for academics, sports, the Arts and Boarding life.

Pupils at Cheltenham Prep receive an extraordinary education, with the opportunity to try everything (The Prep has an award-winning range of clubs and activities on offer) and to discover something that they love. Tom O’Sullivan is the Head at Cheltenham Prep is ready to welcome you to learn more about the Prep School here.

Cheltenham College provides our older pupils with the opportunity to discover and fulfil their potential. Pupils are supported to explore their passions and interests and develop them to the highest levels, leaving College for a range of destinations, ready to make a difference in the global world of tomorrow. Chris Townsend is the Head of College and is passionate about developing our pupils’ potential through the 5Cs – discover more about this here.

Despite its traditional exterior, the school prides itself on being innovative and forward-thinking.

The Good Schools Guide

Key stats

Founded: 1841

Number of Pupils: 420 at Cheltenham Prep, 685 at Cheltenham College.

Boarding options: Day, Day Boarding and Boarding.

Examination results: 2025 Sixth Form results.

Form of notice

Charity Commission

Charity: Cheltenham College and Cheltenham College Preparatory School (311720)

The Commission proposes to make a Scheme (a legal document) for this charity.

The Scheme will amend the charity’s objects to include young people up to and including the age of 20 years.

A copy of the Scheme can be seen at http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/our-regulatory-work/how-to-comment-on-a-scheme/schemes-and-orders/ (If you cannot access this please call our contact centre on 0300 066 9197).

Comments or representations on these proposals can be made to the Commission within one month from 19 June 2026 by completing the form on our website.

Please quote C-115233-S5L3

Cheltenham College And Cheltenham College Preparatory School is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity number: 311720. Registered Address: Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD. Cheltenham College Service Limited is a private limited company registered in England and Wales. Company number: 02872804 Registered office address: Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD.