Joining The Great Duke
We look for pupils who are curious, kind and ready to make the most of every opportunity. Our admissions team will guide your family through every step.
A Warm Welcome
Whether your child would join us as a day pupil or a boarder, from Cheltenham, elsewhere in the UK or overseas, the process is personal and straightforward.
We want to get to know each child as an individual. Our assessments look for potential, curiosity and character as well as current attainment, and every applicant is interviewed.
Our Admissions team is happy to talk through any question, at any stage. Contact them at office@tgde.uk.
Points of Entry
| Entry | Year group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | The main point of entry, for day pupils and boarders. |
| 12+ | Year 8 | A smaller number of places, subject to availability. |
| 13+ | Year 9 | A second main point of entry, popular with pupils from prep schools. |
| 14+ | Year 10 | Occasional places at the start of the GCSE course. |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | Places for new students joining for A Levels, day or boarding. |
Occasional places may arise in other year groups. Please ask.
Everything You Need to Apply
From first enquiry to accepting a place.
Open Mornings, personal tours and boarding taster nights.
Day and boarding fees, extras and payment options.
Awards for exceptional talent, and means-tested support.
Guardianship, visas, English and travel.
The questions we hear most, answered honestly.
We Are Here to Help
Charlotte Radley, Director of Admissions, and the admissions team can arrange visits, explain the process and answer any question about the school, boarding, fees or support.