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New Sixth Form Centre named in honour of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia
Cheltenham Ladies’ College has received a landmark benefaction to create the Zarith Sofiah Centre, its new Sixth Form Centre, named in honour of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, who studied at the College for five years in the 1970s.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
October
Biology Week 2026
It has been a fantastic Biology Week, with students having the opportunity to experience biology beyond the classroom through a range of exciting activities.
Biology Department
Sport Performance Highlights in October
Catch up on all the sporting highlights this week, featuring swimming, lacrosse, skiing and equestrian.
Sport Department
Academic Scholars' Conference 2026
We recently hosted the annual SFC2 Academic Scholars’ Conference, where scholars presented their summer research projects, undertaken with a professional mentor from industry or higher education.
Define
Adventure Days 2026
Lower College and Upper College students enjoyed an array of fun activities at this year’s Adventure Days. From climbing to zip lining, they all ventured out of their comfort zone.
Nurturing Curiosity
Where Sport Can Take You: A Passport To New Experiences
Miss Kate Nimmo, Head of Swimming and Athletics shares her journey from swimming in National and International Masters events to stepping into the world of Triathlon, racing in the World Aquathlon Championships and the World Standard Distance Triathlon Championships, representing GB Age Group across Europe and tackling her first Half Ironman.
Sport Department
Roller Disco Autumn Term 2026
On Saturday 3rd October all students from the Junior Boarding Houses were invited to spend some time with their friends from other Houses at the Roller Disco event at the CLC Health and Fitness Centre.
Year 7-8 (Lower College)
Sixth Form Centre: Construction Update
Work on the Zarith Sofiah Centre, CLC's new world-leading Sixth Form Centre, is well underway with structural alterations taking place.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
Sport Successes
So far this term we've celebrated some wonderful sporting successes across different sports, including basketball, skiing, volleyball and running.
Sport Department
German Exchange Week
This year marked the 16th anniversary of our exchange with Maria-Ward-Schule, Mainz, and we were delighted to welcome 12 German visitors to Cheltenham.
ML Department
The IB Diploma Collaborative Science Project
SFC1 IB students recently completed their Collaborative Science Project, a key component of the IB Diploma Programme. The project provides students with an opportunity to work together to investigate a real-world issue through the lens of the scientific method.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
CLC US Futures Programme Talks Highlights
This term has seen an exciting start to the CLC US Futures Programme, with students benefitting from a series of admissions talks and webinars delivered by representatives from leading US universities.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
CLC US Futures Programme Launch
This year, the PGC launched the CLC US Futures Programme, a four-year pathway supporting students from UC4-SFC2 who want to explore university options in the US.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
September
New Sixth Form Centre named in honour of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia
Cheltenham Ladies’ College has received a landmark benefaction to create the Zarith Sofiah Centre, its new Sixth Form Centre, named in honour of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, who studied at the College for five years in the 1970s.
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
From CLC to Chief Airworthiness Engineer: A career in engineering
From CLC and studying study Physics at Oxford to Chief Airworthiness Engineer, alumna Belinda Swain writes about her career at Rolls-Royce, including her work on the Typhoon fighter aircraft and leading the team designing, testing and certifying four engines in the UK.
Guild
Animals in Hands
LC1 pupils and a number of animal loving SFC1 students enjoyed an exciting visit from Animals in Hands.
Year 7-8 (Lower College)
Sport Community Highlights
Catch up on the latest highlights from our sporting community, featuring lacrosse and netball.
Sport Department
House Music 2026
House Music once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most anticipated and inspiring events in our calendar.
Music Department
CLC Students Interview Bestselling Author and Activist Laura Bates
During Laura Bates's visit to College, CLC student English Reps had the opportunity to sit down with Laura and take part in a Q&A.
Student Voice
CLC welcomes global author, feminist, and activist Laura Bates
Last week, CLC welcomed best-selling author, feminist, and activist, Laura Bates to give a talk outlining her experiences, research and advice to students.
Fearless Conversations
Inside CLC: "I love how supportive everyone is"
We spoke to one of our Day students about what they love most about CLC, good school slang, their favourite teacher, the best school events and their favourite food options.
Student Voice
Introducing our Class of 2027 Prefects: What does Leadership mean to you?
We're excited to introduce our Prefects for the CLC Class of 2027. We spoke to them about what inspired them to apply to become a Prefect, why leadership roles are important and what they are looking forward to the most this year.
Fearless Conversations
Summer Successes in Sport
Over the summer, pupils achieved outstanding successes across a range of sports, including tennis, hockey, dance and athletics.
Sport Department
Students achieve highest marks in the UK
All our pupils received fantastic results this summer, with seven pupils achieving the highest marks in the country across A Level, IB and GCSE.
Celebrating Courage
Tatler Schools Guide 2027 Reviews CLC
Our review in this year's Tatler Schools Guide was a reflection of our diverse and inclusive community, and a celebration of the "world-class teaching" at CLC.
Academic
Celebrating University Destinations Class of 2026
Our Class of 2026, have secured places at a range of top institutions across the world.
Results
From Art to Psychotherapy: Exploring what it means to be human
"Exploring what it means to be human has been the backbone of my artistic practice". Guild member Sara Lavelle talks about her path to becoming an artist, from studying at CLC, Falmouth and Brighton, through to motherhood and her new psychotherapy training.
Guild
Celebrating Top A Level, IB and GCSE Results 2026
Over the summer, we celebrated pupils’ outstanding A Level, IB and GCSE results.
A Levels
August
From Farm to Table: A Journey to Sustainable Living
Guild member Laura Folkes shares her journey to sustainable living, from becoming a chef, recipe developer and food stylist to juggling farming, parenting and cooking.
Guild
CLC Celebrates GCSE Results 2026
Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating outstanding GCSE results today, with 9/8/A* grades making up more than two thirds (71%) of results. By far the most common grade among pupils was the highest possible grade 9, accounting for almost half (45%) of results.
Results
CLC Celebrates A Level Results 2026
Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating exceptional A Level results today, with A* - A grades making up more than two thirds (69%) of results and destinations including Cambridge, Durham, Oxford and UCL in the UK, and Brown and Cornell in the US.
Results