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If you're interested in...
the curiosity we nurture every day
the courage and successes we celebrate
the compassion and real-world impact of our partnerships
or the fearless conversations that we champion
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CLC receives ‘Significant Strength’ accolade from Independent Schools’ Inspection
We are very proud to announce that the ISI’s recently published inspection report has provided formal recognition of the value of our educational approach and outcomes. In a highly positive set of findings, College was not only found to be fully compliant in all areas, but also received the rare accolade of a Significant Strength.
Celebrating Courage
May
Spring Concert 2026
Enjoy a recording of the fantastic performances from last term’s Spring Concert.
Music Department
UC4 History Trip to Berlin
Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the History department took 33 GCSE students in UC4 on a four-day trip to Berlin. We experienced, first-hand, many of the locations covered in lessons, both from the German and Cold War aspects of our curriculum.
History Department
Sport Roundup 15th May
Catch up on the latest sporting highlights featuring table tennis, equestrian and more.
Sport Department
Poetry Slam
Throughout the year, several students have taken part in an exciting Young Poets project, with the Cheltenham Education Partnership. This collaborative programme has brought together young writers from a variety of local schools, providing us with the opportunity to develop our performance poetry through a series of engaging and creative workshops.
English Department
Creative Arts Week
Creative Arts Week was a fun and creative opportunity for students to get involved in a range of artistic activities.
Art Department
Confirmation 2026
Last Saturday, we celebrated the joyful decision of sixteen girls to be confirmed in the Church of England.
Chaplaincy
Sport Roundup 8th May
Catch up on the latest highlights from sport featuring last weekend’s parent daughter tennis tournament, swimming, athletics, dance and lots more.
Sport Department
Enterprise 10 Challenge
Last term, pupils took part in an Economics challenge, gaining hands-on business experience by creating and selling products with a £10 budget.
Compassion & Collaboration
Charity Colour Run 2026
On Friday 1st May, students from LC1 to SFC2 took part in a vibrant Colour Run held on the HFC field in support of Doctors Without Borders.
Compassion & Collaboration
The University Guys International Universities Fair
Last week, Upper College and Sixth Form students were invited to an International Universities Fair hosted at College to broaden their understanding of global higher education opportunities.
PGC
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Performance
CLC’s Jazz Band gave a stunning performance at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on Saturday 4th May.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Performance
April
'In Bloom' Art Exhibition
In Bloom is an intergenerational collaborative project that brings together two communities: St Hilda’s East and Cheltenham Ladies’ College. The exhibition features postcard-sized artworks created by LC3 and UC4 pupils alongside members of St Hilda’s East Older People’s Group, Feeling Good.
Art Department
CLC x St Hilda’s East Weekend Highlights
Last weekend marked our very first SHE-CLC weekend, and what a fantastic start it was.
Partnerships and Volunteering
USA Hockey & Lacrosse Tour
Before Easter break, 32 students from LC3 and UC4 set off on what would become an unforgettable USA Hockey and Lacrosse Tour.
Sport Department
Sport Roundup 1st May 2026
Catch up on the latest sporting highlights featuring squash, table tennis, cricket, equestrian and lots more.
Sport Department
"Is this what Cheltenham gave us?" Guild Members' Trip to Peru
Eight CLC alumnae from across four decades, set out on a 10‑day adventure through Peru.
Guild
Support for families and pupils impacted by the proposed closure of Malvern St James
All at CLC are shocked and upset to read of the proposed closure of Malvern St James, and we would like to extend our thoughts and support to the whole school community, as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Admissions
Geography Week 2026
During the last week of Spring Term, we celebrated Geography Week with an array of activities and events. Read on for all the highlights from the week.
Geography Department
Celebrating Our First CLC x St Hilda’s East Weekend
This weekend marks an exciting milestone in our partnership with St Hilda’s East, as we celebrate the very first St Hilda’s East Weekend – a dedicated weekend of community events and fundraising to support this remarkable charity and the invaluable work it does in East London.
Compassion & Collaboration
Introducing our new brand approach
As they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on their new roles for the first time, we asked our Sixth Formers and Fearless Futures Ambassadors, Isla, Zahra, Sarah, Helena and Kip, about what courage and fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
Celebrating Global University Offers
Our Sixth Form students have been celebrating more offers from universities in the UK, US and around the world.
PGC
WhichSchoolAdvisor.com reviews CLC
A few weeks ago, a reviewer from WhichSchoolAdvisor.com came to visit us and speak to staff students about what life is really like at CLC.
PGC
Spring Concert 2026
The Spring Concert is a major event in the College’s musical calendar, bringing together students from across our top orchestras in a wide ranging programme devised by our Director of Music, Mr Lloyd.
Music Department
Introducing our Fearless Futures Ambassadors
As they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on their new roles for the first time, we asked our Sixth Formers and Fearless Futures Ambassadors, Isla, Zahra, Sarah, Helena and Kip, about what courage and fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
What does it mean to be Fearless?
We believe in Fearless Futures for our students. But how do we encourage our students to be more courageous? We asked Jemima Edney, Head of College, and Eve Jardine-Young, Executive Principal what fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
Social Action at CLC
What a fantastic term we've had! This half term has seen lots of fundraising activities in addition to all of our community work with local partners.
Partnerships and Volunteering
French Week 2026
From 16th to 20th March, we celebrated la semaine de la Francophonie (Francophonie Week). It was filled with energy, curiosity, and plenty of fun as students took part in a wide range of cultural activities.
Campus Life
Beauty and the Beast
On Thursday 26th March, the curtain came down on our musical production of Beauty and the Beast. For three nights, packed auditoriums listened and celebrated a “tale as old as time” but with a CLC twist.
Drama Department
UK Maths Competition 2026
As part of our Maths Enrichment Programme, twelve students from LC2 and LC3 were selected to take part in a series of Friday morning sessions.
Maths Department
Sports Roundup 1st April 2026
This roundup from our Sport Department features Dance, Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Squash, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, and Golf.
Sport Department