Chard School vs Dean Close Airthrie
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 129 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chard School
Chard · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Dean Close Airthrie
CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students
| Measure | Chard School Chard, South West | Dean Close Airthrie CHELTENHAM, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 58 | 52 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 52 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 34% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chard | CHELTENHAM |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chardprep.co.uk | www.deancloseairthrie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chard School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 52.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chard School better than Dean Close Airthrie?
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 Chard School and Dean Close Airthrie?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Chard and CHELTENHAM in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chard School: 58. Dean Close Airthrie: 52. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chard School and Dean Close Airthrie rank in South West?
Chard School is unranked and Dean Close Airthrie is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).