Dean Close Preparatory School vs Rowanfield Junior School
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.
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students
Rowanfield Junior School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
345 students
| Measure | Dean Close Preparatory School Cheltenham, South West | Rowanfield Junior School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1039 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #9618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 436 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 345 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.rowanfield-junior.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Close Preparatory School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 345.
- •Dean Close Preparatory School is a independent school while Rowanfield Junior School 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 Preparatory School better than Rowanfield Junior 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 Rowanfield Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close Preparatory School: 436. Rowanfield Junior School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close Preparatory School and Rowanfield Junior School rank in South West?
Dean Close Preparatory School is unranked and Rowanfield Junior School is 1039th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).