Dean Close School vs Greatfield Park Primary 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 School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students
Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West | Greatfield Park Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 402 | #1016 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3528 of 4,090 | #9421 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 488 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 183 |
| Free school meals | – | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | – | www.greatfieldparkschool.com |
The verdict
- •Greatfield Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 20.1).
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 183.
- •Dean Close School is a independent school while Greatfield Park Primary School is a local authority 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 School better than Greatfield Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greatfield Park Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 20.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dean Close School and Greatfield Park Primary 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 School: 488. Greatfield Park Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close School and Greatfield Park Primary School rank in South West?
Dean Close School is 359th of 402 and Greatfield Park Primary School is 1016th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).