Dean Close School vs Plymouth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 220 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
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
| Measure | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West | Plymouth College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 402 | #375 of 402 |
| National rank | #3528 of 4,090 | #3697 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 488 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 487 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 41.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.4 | 24.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.65 | 1.93 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 37.0 |
| town | Cheltenham | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.plymouthcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Dean Close School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 17.6).
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 487.
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 Plymouth College?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Close School ranks higher (20.1 vs 17.6 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 Plymouth College?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close School: 488. Plymouth College: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close School and Plymouth College rank in South West?
Dean Close School is 359th of 402 and Plymouth College is 375th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).