Dean Close St John's vs Olveston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 9.5 km 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
Olveston Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Dean Close St John's Chepstow, South West | Olveston Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #165 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–14 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 114 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.5% |
| Capacity filled | 35.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.deanclosestjohns.org.uk | www.olvestonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olveston Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 114.
- •Dean Close St John's is a independent school while Olveston Church of England 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 St John's better than Olveston Church of England Primary School?
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 Olveston Church of England Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Chepstow and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Close St John's: 114. Olveston Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close St John's and Olveston Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Dean Close St John's is unranked and Olveston Church of England Primary School is 165th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).