Cheltenham Ladies' College vs Clifton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
814 students
Clifton High School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
803 students
| Measure | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham, South West | Clifton High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 402 | #366 of 402 |
| National rank | #24 of 4,090 | #3587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 814 | 803 |
| Pupils on roll | 814 | 803 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 78.2 | 29.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 7.13 | 1.92 |
| A level points per entry | 48.6 | 37.6 |
| town | Cheltenham | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheltladiescollege.org/ | www.cliftonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 19.4).
- •Cheltenham Ladies' College is the larger school with 814 students compared with 803.
- •Cheltenham Ladies' College is girls and Clifton High School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheltenham Ladies' College better than Clifton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheltenham Ladies' College ranks higher (98.2 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheltenham Ladies' College and Clifton High School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham Ladies' College: 814. Clifton High School: 803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham Ladies' College and Clifton High School rank in South West?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is 2nd of 402 and Clifton High School is 366th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).