Beyond & Above
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Sixth Form Results & Destinations

At Cheltenham College, pupils are supported to achieve excellent academic results while developing independence, confidence and a genuine enjoyment of learning.

With over 300 pupils in our Sixth Form, they can choose from more than 30 qualifications across A Levels, BTECs and CTECs, providing a broad range of pathways to suit their individual ambitions.

Sixth Form Results 2026

Including A-Level, BTEC & CTech

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of A Level, CTech and BTEC grades at A*-B

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of pupils received places at a chosen university

  A* A*-A A*-B
2026 19% 50% 77%
2025 20% 51% 82%
2024 11% 41% 75%
2023 20% 52% 79%
2022 20% 54% 81%
2021* 45% 75% 91%
2017-2021 22% 55% 80%

* COVID year, featuring TAGS and CAGS

University Destinations

In 2026, Cheltenham College pupils progressed to leading universities including Exeter, Cardiff, Durham, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and UCL. With 70% of pupils securing places at Russell Group universities, as well as Bath and St Andrews.

Popular courses include Business and Management, Social Sciences, Politics, History, International Relations, Economics, Sport and STEM subjects.

Four pupils secured places at Oxford or Cambridge, while a further four secured places to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine.

Overseas Universities

Cheltenham College pupils increasingly pursue opportunities beyond the UK, supported by the Higher Education and Careers Department.

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offers were made to pupils for higher education overseas

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countries represented in offers

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scholarships and awards received collectively

“No child leaves Cheltenham College without a clear sense of where they are going – that is the same whether it is Oxbridge or the army or an apprenticeship”

Tatler Good Schools Guide 2027

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