Benhall Infant School vs Dean Close School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhall Infant School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
231 students
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students
| Measure | Benhall Infant School Cheltenham, South West | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 1,695 | #359 of 402 |
| National rank | #1376 of 15,697 | #3528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 231 | 488 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 488 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 128.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.benhallinfantschool.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Benhall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 20.1).
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 231.
- •Benhall Infant School is a local authority school while Dean Close School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Benhall Infant School better than Dean Close School?
On the Success Index (England), Benhall Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 20.1 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 Benhall Infant School and Dean Close School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhall Infant School: 231. Dean Close School: 488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall Infant School and Dean Close School rank in South West?
Benhall Infant School is 130th of 1,695 and Dean Close School is 359th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).