Dean Close Airthrie vs The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 773 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Close Airthrie
CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Dean Close Airthrie CHELTENHAM, South West | The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1283 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #11682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 34% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | CHELTENHAM | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.deancloseairthrie.org.uk | www.st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is the larger school with 412 students compared with 52.
- •Dean Close Airthrie is a independent school while The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a academy 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 Dean Close Airthrie better than The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
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 Dean Close Airthrie and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
About 773 m in a straight line, between CHELTENHAM and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close Airthrie: 52. The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close Airthrie and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great rank in South West?
Dean Close Airthrie is unranked and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is 1283rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).