Dean Close St John's vs Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 866 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
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
| Measure | Dean Close St John's Chepstow, South West | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Chepstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #128 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1425 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 114 | 1,024 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 1,024 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 35.2% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Chepstow | Chepstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.deanclosestjohns.org.uk | www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 114.
- •Dean Close St John's is a independent school while Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre 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 Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
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 Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 866 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. Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,024. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Close St John's and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South West?
Dean Close St John's is unranked and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is 128th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).