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Cheltenham College Prep

Every child deserves their schooldays to be magical; something to be loved at the time and remembered fondly for years to come. It is not enough that schools simply prepare the children for the challenges that lie ahead. This is vitally important, of course, but it comes as a result of happy, engaged and challenged children throwing themselves into all that every day has to offer. Our job, as educators, is to inspire the children, to bring excitement and intrigue into every lesson. Having amazing facilities is wonderful, but it is the teacher in the classroom who can engage and motivate each child that really makes the difference. Everybody remembers the impact one particular teacher had on them, and the influence that inspirational teacher has had, often, over their whole life. And that is what life at Cheltenham Prep is all about!

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“Definitely one of the best boarding schools in the UK, especially for military families! Our son was at The Prep boarding from Year 3 and he is now at the College and our daughter started in Year 4 and is loving it…the school focuses on growth mindset in a huge way and the staff are incredibly supportive. As a family, we love Cheltenham Prep and the boarding house has a fantastic ‘home away from home’ environment – highly recommend to any military family looking for that ‘forever school’ for their children”
Current Parent
“Outstanding facilities, spacious, well-equipped classrooms, state-of-the-art science, DT and art rooms and bundles of co-curricular activities – it’s a pretty stunning list” 
Talk Education, 2022
“Academically robust without undue pressure” 
Good Schools Guide, 2023
“Boarders say that they value the very strong team spirit and sense of community within the boarding house and being part of the boarding house family” 
ISI, 2023
“Much-loved head of boarding and his wife, tutors, matrons and gap students run the show – and the pupils can’t get enough of it” 
Good Schools Guide, 2023
“Pupils know how and where to seek help if they are worried or anxious. This was strongly emphasised by pupils’ discussion, who spoke with enthusiasm and how well they are supported and advised by the school and their teachers” 
ISI, 2023
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Prep3
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Prep2
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School Information

School Facts
  • Head - Mr Tom O’Sullivan
  • School type - Co-Education
  • Age Range - 3 -13
  • Pupil Numbers - 428 pupils (Boarding available for aged 7 to 13 pupils - 50 Full Boarders)
Address:
Cheltenham College Prep School 
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AB
 
Phone -  01242 522 697