Dean Close Preparatory School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Dean Close Preparatory School Cheltenham, South West | St James' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #675 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #6357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 436 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 408 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Close Preparatory School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 408.
- •Dean Close Preparatory School is a independent school while St James' Church of England Primary 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 St James' Church of England Primary 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 St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close Preparatory School: 436. St James' Church of England Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close Preparatory School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Dean Close Preparatory School is unranked and St James' Church of England Primary School is 675th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).