The short version
87% capacity.
- This is a Church of England/Evangelical school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–14
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Evangelical
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr P J Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Close School
Independent · 377m away
Belmont School
Academy · 721m away
Bettridge School
Special school · 764m away
Dean Close Airthrie
Independent · 793m away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 818m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 977m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dean Close Preparatory School?
Dean Close Preparatory School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Close Preparatory School take?
Dean Close Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 2 to 14.
Where is Dean Close Preparatory School?
Dean Close Preparatory School is in Cheltenham, GL51 6QS, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Close Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Dean Close Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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