Bath Academy vs Dean Close St John's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Academy
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
114 students
Dean Close St John's
Chepstow · Independent all-through · Ages 0–14
114 students
| Measure | Bath Academy Bath, South West | Dean Close St John's Chepstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #392 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3985 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 0–14 |
| Students | 114 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 114 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 35.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 16.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Bath | Chepstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bathacademy.co.uk | www.deanclosestjohns.org.uk |
The verdict
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 Bath Academy better than Dean Close St John's?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bath Academy and Dean Close St John's?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Bath and Chepstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bath Academy: 114. Dean Close St John's: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bath Academy and Dean Close St John's rank in South West?
Bath Academy is 392nd of 402 and Dean Close St John's is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).