Cheltenham Ladies' College

[4] In 1858, upon Procter resigning from her position, the Principal's post was taken by Dorothea Beale, a prominent suffragist educator who later founded St Hilda's College, Oxford.

[1] Beale, Louisa Lumsden and Frances Dove maintained their strong links with Cheltenham's contemporary, St Leonard's School.

The Music and Drama departments offer productions and concerts each year involving all age groups.

[14] In October 2009, Sir Richard Eyre opened the school's new drama building, The Parabola Arts Centre (PAC).

The school is a major sponsor of the Cheltenham Music, Literature, Jazz and Science Festivals and events are hosted at the centre annually.

[19] The main sports are Netball, Lacrosse and Hockey in the winter, and Tennis, Swimming and Athletics in the Summer.

[20] Entry to Cheltenham Ladies' College is by examination for girls aged 11+, 13+ and 16+ (Sixth Form), as well as occasionally at 12+ and 14+ where only a few students are admitted.

The college was the top girls boarding school and 6th overall in UK rankings for the International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2017.

[24] The Tatler School Guide 2018 notes that "confident, resilient, clever girls flourish" at the college.

For the bright and energetic all rounder this school offers an exceptional education that is both broad and deep, with endless opportunities for fun and enrichment along the way.

[27] In 2008 BBC Four made a three-part documentary series titled My New Best Friend to emphasise the importance and nature of friendship among children.

The first episode tracked the journey of four young girls starting at Cheltenham Ladies' College.

[28] Cheltenham Ladies' College is mentioned in the film St Trinian's (2007) as the previous school of the main character.

Entrance to the school