Dean Close School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West | St James' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 402 | #675 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3528 of 4,090 | #6357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 488 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 408 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 20.1).
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 408.
- •Dean Close 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 School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.6 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 St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close School: 488. St James' Church of England Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Dean Close School is 359th of 402 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 675th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).