Dean Close School vs St Mark's Church of England Junior 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 School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Dean Close School Cheltenham, South West | St Mark's Church of England Junior School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 402 | #719 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3528 of 4,090 | #6787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 488 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 235 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stmarksjunior.com |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 20.1).
- •Dean Close School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 235.
- •Dean Close School is a independent school while St Mark's Church of England Junior 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 St Mark's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (55.6 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 Mark's Church of England Junior 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 School: 488. St Mark's Church of England Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close School and St Mark's Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Dean Close School is 359th of 402 and St Mark's Church of England Junior School is 719th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).