Cheltenham College vs Dean Close Airthrie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,134 students
Dean Close Airthrie
CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students
| Measure | Cheltenham College Cheltenham, South West | Dean Close Airthrie CHELTENHAM, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #348 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3449 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,134 | 52 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 52 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 34% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | – |
| town | Cheltenham | CHELTENHAM |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheltenhamcollege.org | www.deancloseairthrie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham College is the larger school with 1,134 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheltenham College 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 Cheltenham College and Dean Close Airthrie?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and CHELTENHAM in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham College: 1,134. Dean Close Airthrie: 52. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham College and Dean Close Airthrie rank in South West?
Cheltenham College is 348th of 402 and Dean Close Airthrie is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).