Dean Close St John's vs Lift Offa's Mead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Close St John's
Chepstow · Independent all-through · Ages 0–14
114 students
Lift Offa's Mead
Chepstow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Dean Close St John's Chepstow, South West | Lift Offa's Mead Chepstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #587 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #5613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 128 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 35.2% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Chepstow | Chepstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.deanclosestjohns.org.uk | www.liftoffasmead.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Offa's Mead is the larger school with 128 students compared with 114.
- •Dean Close St John's is a independent school while Lift Offa's Mead 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 St John's better than Lift Offa's Mead?
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 St John's and Lift Offa's Mead?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Chepstow and Chepstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close St John's: 114. Lift Offa's Mead: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close St John's and Lift Offa's Mead rank in South West?
Dean Close St John's is unranked and Lift Offa's Mead is 587th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).