Cheltenham Ladies' College vs Dauntsey's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 69 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
Dauntsey's School
Devizes · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
835 students
| Measure | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham, South West | Dauntsey's School Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 402 | #341 of 402 |
| National rank | #24 of 4,090 | #3367 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 814 | 835 |
| Pupils on roll | 814 | 835 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 78.2 | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 7.13 | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | 48.6 | 42.3 |
| town | Cheltenham | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheltladiescollege.org/ | www.dauntseys.org |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 22.3).
- •Dauntsey's School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 814.
- •Cheltenham Ladies' College is girls and Dauntsey's 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 Dauntsey's School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheltenham Ladies' College ranks higher (98.2 vs 22.3 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 Dauntsey's School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham Ladies' College: 814. Dauntsey's School: 835. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham Ladies' College and Dauntsey's School rank in South West?
Cheltenham Ladies' College is 2nd of 402 and Dauntsey's School is 341st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).