Dean Close Preparatory School vs Dean Close School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 377 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students
| Measure | Dean Close Preparatory School Cheltenham, South West | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #359 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 436 | 488 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 488 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 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 | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 436.
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 Preparatory School better than Dean Close School?
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 Preparatory School and Dean Close School?
About 377 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close Preparatory School: 436. Dean Close School: 488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close Preparatory School and Dean Close School rank in South West?
Dean Close Preparatory School is unranked and Dean Close School is 359th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).